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Locate toilet roll in easy reach of WC
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Grab bars beside the toilet
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Familiar style and easy to use flush. Contrast color preferred
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Color of toilet seat should contrast with the floor
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Have clear labels on taps eg. red label for hot water and blue label for cold water
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Non glare, non slippery floor, avoid using placemat or loose cloth on floor. Avoid complex floor pattern
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Install handrail in the shower area, vertical rail for elder who are able to stand and horizontal rail for those who shower in sitting position. For elder who use a bath tub, can try a clip on hand rail with a bath bench
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Level floor height is preferred. Avoid high shower curb
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Use a shower chair with armrest for those who have low standing tolerance
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Install heating lamp or heater
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Towel hanger should not look like handrail to avoid elder from using it for weight bearing
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Adequate lighting, at least 300lux, can also use sensor light to ease night time usage
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Handrail with colour contrast with wall and floor
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For wheelchair user, should leave enough leg room underneath sink
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Put frequently used items on an open shelve. Put detergents behind locked cabinet
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Easily covered mirror to avoid eliciting fear for those elder who cannot recognize themselves