Bathrooms

The following are tips on how to make bathrooms more safe for people with epilepsy:

• Hang bathroom doors so they open outwards instead of inwards (so that if someone falls against the door, it can still be opened).
• Put extra padding under carpeting in the bathroom.
• Hang an "Occupied" sign on the outside handle of the bathroom door, instead of locking it.
• Routinely check that the bathroom drain works properly before taking a bath or shower.
• If you fall frequently during seizures, consider using a shower or tub seat with a safety strap.
• Keep water levels in the tub low.
• Consider using a hand held shower nozzle while seated in tub or shower.
• Set water temperature low so that you won't be scalded if you lose consciousness while hot water is running.
• Avoid using electrical appliances, such as a hair dryer or electric razor, in the bathroom or near water.