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Grab bars beside the toilet

Familiar style and easy to use flush. Contrast color preferred

Color of toilet seat should contrast with the floor

Have clear labels on taps eg. red label for hot water and blue label for cold water

Non glare, non slippery floor, avoid using placemat or loose cloth on floor. Avoid complex floor pattern

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

Level floor height is preferred. Avoid high shower curb

Use a shower chair with armrest for those who have low standing tolerance

Install heating lamp or heater

Towel hanger should not look like handrail to avoid elder from using it for weight bearing

Adequate lighting, at least 300lux, can also use sensor light to ease night time usage

Handrail with colour contrast with wall and floor

For wheelchair user, should leave enough leg room underneath sink

Put frequently used items on an open shelve. Put detergents behind locked cabinet

Easily covered mirror to avoid eliciting fear for those elder who cannot recognize themselves