Bathrooms for the Elderly
Comfort, usability and safety are key when it comes to planning a
bathroom suitable for use by elderly members of the family.
Easy-to-use Basin Taps with added
Safety Features
All our single-lever taps feature GROHE SilkMove®
technology. A wide operating angle ensures smooth and effortless
one-hand control of the water temperature and flow.
High-spout taps deliver water in a comfortable position and can be
found in our Essence and Concetto
collections. Our Atrio collection includes a model
with a swivel spout, which can be moved to the side of the basin –
perfect if you are washing your hair.
Temperature limiters inside our basin mixers can be adjusted once
the tap has been installed. These work by reducing the movement of
the tap handle to the left side, thereby limiting the hot water
supply.
For added safety, GROHE single-lever basin taps can be fitted with
Grohtherm Micro – a discreet thermostat that
protects against scalding should the water supply change while the
tap is in use. It fits below the basin and can be retrofitted
Safety and Ergonomics in the Shower
As we age our skin becomes thinner and the risk of scalding
increases. Our thermostatic shower mixers feature GROHE
TurboStat®. This ensures that the temperature of the
shower water remains constant for the duration of your shower,
regardless of any fluctuations in the water supply. A SafeStop
button prevents the temperature from accidentally being raised
above 38º Celsius.
GROHE CoolTouch® technology ensures that the
surface temperature of our thermostats and the handles of our hand
showers is never higher than that of the mixed water.
Concealed thermostatic shower mixers allow you the flexibility to
install the mixer at a comfortable height and in a convenient
location, such as close to the shower entrance.
Adjustable Installation Frames for Comfort
Our Rapid SL sanitary installation frames offer a
number of features that increase user comfort in the bathroom.
Frames for wall-hung toilets feature adjustable feet – designed
primarily to cope with uneven floor surfaces, they can also be used
to elevate the height of the toilet bowl to a more comfortable
height of 46cm from the floor.
A frame designed for wall mounting basins 80cm from the floor
(instead of 85cm) is suitable for wheelchair users. Components are
also available for the safe installation of grab rails.
Easy-to-use toilet flush actuation
All GROHE flush actuation plates are easy to operate and meet the
needs of the elderly. Our Skate Air actuation plate (38564) is
certified by the German Society for Gerontechnology (GGT Deutsche
Gesellschaft für Gerontotechnik®), while the Skate Air Button
pneumatically activates the flush. The button does not need to be
connected directly to the cistern and can be located in a more
accessible position.
Electronic and Digital Products for the Bathroom
One touch operation with GROHE Ondus® Digital
Our range of electronic flush plates and tap mixers feature
infra-red technology for electronic rather than manual operation of
the basin mixer or flush, while the award winning GROHE Ondus®
collection uses the latest digital interfaces for one-touch
operation of brassware and showers.