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Getting in and out of the bath

Good hygiene is vital for health and self-esteem as we age, but bathroom surfaces can make bathing feel risky. This video offers practical tips to help ensure a safe and confident bathing routine, minimising the risk of slips and falls.
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Start by wiping the edges of the tub making sure they are dry.
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Make sure the towel stays in reach.
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Place an anti-slip mat on the floor.
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Face toward the end of the tub with the tap behind you.
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Hold on to the edge of the tub with both hands.
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Lift the leg closest to the tub up and over.
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Place your leg in the tub.
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Bring your inside arm across to hold onto the other side of the tub.
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While holding on firmly, bring the other leg into the tub.
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Keeping hold of the edges of the tub, slowly lower yourself down to your knees.
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Move one hand down to the bottom of the bath while keeping the other dry, holding onto the edge of the tub.
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Carefully roll onto your side keeping hold of the tub with your dry hand.
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As you turn over, move your dry hand to the other side of the tub.
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Carefully move into a stable sitting position, facing the tap.
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Use the towel to wipe the edges of the tub and dry your hands.
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From you sitting position reach over your body to grab the edge of the tub and turn onto your side.
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Move onto your hand and knees, keeping the other hand dry and firmly gripping the tub.
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Use the edges of the tub to push yourself up to your knees.
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Use the towel to wipe the edges of the tub and to dry your hands.
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Hold onto the edges of the tube and raise your knees until you are standing
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Whilst still firmly holding onto the edges, lift one foot out.
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Place the first foot on the floor finding you balance.
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Bring both hands together on the edge of the tub.
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Raise you second leg out of the tub.
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Place the second leg on the floor while keeping hold of the tub.
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Push up to stand.

Meet our experts

Patricia Maia

 

Patricia graduated as a physiotherapist in 2013 and later completed a post-graduate degree in Neurophysiotherapy in 2017, both in Lisbon, Portugal. She began her career specialising in sports and paediatric physiotherapy before focusing on neuromuscular and elderly care. In 2018, Patricia relocated to the UK, where she continues her work as a physiotherapist at Nightingale Hammerson. Committed to providing the highest level of care, she is always eager to expand her knowledge and stay current with the latest research to ensure the most effective treatments for her patients.

Jo Maffei

Giuseppina Maffei(Jo), currently works as a Moving & Handling Advisor, bringing over 25 years of experience to her role. Previously, she worked as a Training Development Officer supporting staff with new training opportunities.
Jo successfully implemented safe techniques to support residents and staff in various care homes on a daily basis. Her knowledge of techniques and equipment is fundamental in benefiting the lives of thousands of residents and patients who she has been working closely during her career.
Currently, Jo is delivering training to multiple teams while also providing assessments and supporting the Therapy team. Jo is dedicated to expanding her knowledge, staying updated with new guidelines, and enhancing her training methods to ensure that team members provide the best care and improve the quality of life of residents.

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