Bathroom Telephones
A bathroom telephone isn't a luxury. A phone can bring help fast if you slip and fall in the bathroom. That makes it a necessity.
Make sure you have a telephone in your bathroom. Choose a phone that will be there for you in any emergency. Don't pick a portable phone. You might be tempted to carry it out of the bathroom and leave it somewhere else in the house. When you need it most, it could be far out of reach.
A wall phone is your best bet. Be sure to hang the phone near your shower, tub or toilet. Choose a place that you can reach even if you are lying on the floor.
Buy a phone with a touch-tone dialing pad. Get the largest touch-tone keys you can find. You'll be able to see better and dial faster. And don't forget to store important numbers in the phone. This will make dialing even easier. You'll be able to call for help by pushing only one button.
Make sure you don't use the phone while you are in the bathtub or standing in water. Remember, it's electric! Get it wet and you could give yourself a quite a shock.
AARP Resources
This Bold House
Take a tour of the world's most accessible house.
Telephone Cramming: Watch Your Bill
Many consumers are complaining about unauthorized, misleading, or
deceptive charges on their telephone bills.
Shopping for Cell Phones
Tips for choosing the best cell phone service for you.
Other Resources
Accessible
Bathrooms
Wright State University offers an introduction to accessible
bathrooms, complete with photographs.
Network
of Care
Search this database of 19,000 assistive tools that can help you
around the house.
Books
Find this book online at Barnes & Noble.com.
The Accessible Home: Updating Your Home for Changing Physical
Needs
Bryan Trandem, Creative Publishing International, Incorporated,
January 2003
