The equipment you will need depends on the person's needs. You should consider providing the following:

• raised (elevated) toilet sea: used to assist a person who has difficulty getting up or down on a toilet (available in molded plastic and clamp-on models for different toilet bowl styles)
• commode aid: a device that acts as an elevated toilet seat when used with a splash guard, or as a commode when used with a pail
• toilet frame: a free-standing unit that fits over the toilet and provides supports on either side for ease in getting up and down
• grab bars for tub and shower: properly installed wall-mounted safety bars that hold a person's weight
• safety mat and strips: rough vinyl strips that stick to the bottom of the tub and shower to prevent slipping
• hand-held shower hose: a movable shower hose and head that allows the water to be directed to all parts of the body
• bath bench: aid for a person who has difficulty sitting down in or getting up from the bottom of the tub
• bath transfer bench: a bench that goes across the side of the tub and allows a person to get out of the tub easily
• bathtub safety rails: support for getting in and out of the tub