Bathroom Conversions for Elderly or Disabled family. 

Bathroom Conversions for elderly or disabled family members can be life-changing as it can help you regain independence and freedom within your own home.

If you are living in a situation where accessing your bathroom is becoming difficult due to limited mobility, a disability or just getting a little older, an adapted bathroom or bathroom conversion could be exactly what you need.

bathroom-conversions-for-the-elderlyWhat kind of bathroom conversions for elderly family members can be done? Some common bathroom conversions are:

  • Installing grab rails
  • Widening bathroom doors
  • Moving bathroom facilities to ground-floor level
  • Widening doorways or even passageways in your home
  • Moving door handles or switches to convenient heights
  • Installing level-access showers
  • Installing specialised bathroom furniture
  • Alert devices


Can you get a grant for a bathroom conversion for the elderly or disabled?

Yes, there are Mobility Grant Aids as well as home Adaptation Grants available from your local authority. The mobility grant can help you fund the home adaptations you need to do to address your mobility problems. A mobility grant can help you fund works such as stairlifts, level access showers, height adjusted wash hand basins just to mention a few and a Home Adaption grant helps to fund up to €30,000 for works you require to adapt your home on a larger scale to address your mobility difficulties or to adapt a home or bathroom for the elderly. 


How does a disability grant work?

The amount you receive depends on your individual circumstance and the kind of work that is required. There is a specific process you need to follow, which is outlined in simple detail in our free ‘GRANTS GUIDE’.  You can download a free copy of the Grants Guide HERE. 

 

How to get disability grants for bathroom conversions for elderly or disabled family members?

The first step is to understand the application process and steps involved in applying for a mobility grant. This needs to be done properly as an incomplete application can cause long delays and frustration. The quickest way to get your application completed is to download our free GRANT GUIDE so that you have all the information you need in one easy to follow guide. You can download the free  Grant Guide here.

Our free GRANTS GUIDE includes:

  • a step-by-step guide on how to apply for a Grant for a Stairlift, Home Adaptations, Bathroom Conversion and more
  • A complete Checklist of all you need to know and do BEFORE you apply 
  • Overview of the application process
  • The O.T Report, what it is, why you need it and how best to approach this
  • how much of a grant do you qualify for?
  • What factors influence the amount you get
  • How to calculate how much of a grant you are eligible for
  • Grant Calculation example
  • What to do next… 

CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE DOWNLOAD PAGE.

 Remember you must apply to the local authority in your own area. If you would like some assistance or require further information on the mobility aid grant, give us a call and we can talk you through the process.

If you are considering an adapted bathroom to address mobility issues, a wet room is another option to consider.  This gives you very easy access to bathroom facilities and can generally be one of the most convenient solutions for an adapted bathroom.

Before making any changes to your home in relation to your bathroom conversion or home adaptation, give us a call and we can discuss all the up-to-date bathroom adaptation or bathroom conversion options available to you as well as inform you about the Mobility Grant Aid scheme.

We carry out grant assisted bathroom conversions for the elderly and disabled in homes around Cork, Dublin, Galway, Sligo, Mayo and other parts of the country. We offer a nationwide service to design and professionally install adapted bathrooms for the elderly or disabled as well as other accessibility solutions.

Give us a call and we will arrange a consultation to discuss your mobility adaptation requirements and preferences and we can advise, design and professionally install or build whatever accessibility solutions you need.  Bathroom conversions for elderly or disabled family members can be truly life-changing, take the first step and call us and allow us to guide you on how best to achieve your desired outcome and advise you on the cost of a bathroom conversion or cost of a stairlift.