Dementia friendly bathroom products to support safety and independence at home or in care settings. Simple changes to colour and signage can make a meaningful difference for someone living with dementia. Our range includes coloured toilet seats for orientation, bathroom signs to help identify the right room, and grab rails that provide visible contrast against bathroom walls.
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The bathroom presents specific challenges for people living with dementia. Guidance from the University of Stirling's Dementia Services Development Centre emphasises three key design principles for reducing confusion and supporting independent use: colour contrast, non-reflective surfaces, and clear signage.
Colour and contrast. White bathroom fittings blend into white walls and floors. Introducing strong colour contrast helps a person with dementia locate key fixtures. High-contrast toilet seats in red or blue are one of the most effective single changes. Accessible design standards recommend a minimum Light Reflectance Value (LRV) difference of 30 points between surfaces. Satin or matt finishes on fittings also help by eliminating confusing reflections.
Room recognition. People with dementia may not recognise a bathroom by sight alone. Clear bathroom signs combining both images and text can prompt recognition and reduce the anxiety of searching for the right room. Signs are most effective when placed at eye level or slightly below. Leaving the door open can also help.
Fall prevention. People living with dementia are four to five times more likely to fall than older adults without cognitive impairment. Grab rails in contrasting colours provide both physical support and a visual reference point. Non-slip surfaces and consistent flooring colours further reduce risk.
