How can I make bathing easier and safer if I have arthritis?

Try these adaptations for safer, easier use of your shower and bathtub: Use a shower caddy, a hanging basket that hooks over the shower head to keep soap and shampoo off the floor. Use decorative nonslip tape or decals in the tub or shower for improved traction. Remove that slippery soap-film buildup from rubber bath mats by periodically tossing them into a washing machine with soap and a little bleach or tea-tree oil (a greener alternative available in health food stores).

Have a seat while you bathe; purchase one of the many inexpensive shower chairs available or place a resin or webbed outdoor chair in the tub or shower. Install grab bars in the shower and bathtub. Never grasp towel racks or soap dish holders for support.

Remember, grab bars must be securely anchored to wall studs. Wrap rubber bands around the handle of a hand-held shower nozzle to make it easier to hold and manage when your hands are soapy. Keep your shower curtain sliding easily by applying a light coat of petroleum jelly to the rod; rub off any excess with a paper towel.

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