Aged care equipment in Ashfield
Ashfield sits right beside Croydon Park, where Allcare Warehouse has a store at 44 Georges River Rd. We deliver aged care equipment in Ashfield and across Sydney. Bathrooms and front steps in older homes can become harder to manage as mobility changes, and this page covers the equipment that tends to help, from bath transfer benches to falls alarms. Call 1300 767 777 to order or to ask what suits your space.
Close to our Croydon Park store
Our Croydon Park store is a short trip to the south-west of Ashfield, which makes it handy for collecting an order. Equipment is on display at our main showroom in Liverpool, in Northumberland Arcade, so ring before you head there to check the item you want is in.
Ashfield is part of Inner West Council, and we also deliver to the suburbs around it, including Summer Hill, Haberfield, Dulwich Hill, Hurlstone Park, Ashbury and Croydon. Suburbs with a page of their own are gathered on our service areas page.
Aged care equipment for older Ashfield bathrooms
Many Ashfield homes are older post-war low-rise flats or Federation-era houses. Bathrooms in both often have a shower over the bath, a raised step or limited space beside the toilet. Healthdirect suggests installing handrails or a seat in the shower or bath, and using non-slip mats in wet areas, to reduce the risk of slipping.
- A bath transfer bench sits across the edge of the bath so someone can sit down outside it and slide across, rather than stepping over the side.
- Bathroom rails give a steady hand-hold, and need fixing to a wall that can take the load.
- A raised toilet seat or an over-toilet frame adds height, so standing up takes less effort.
Steps, stairs and moving around the house
Walk-up flats mean stairs, and many older houses have steps at the front door. A walking stick or quad stick is easier to manage on steps than a frame, while a frame gives more support on flat ground inside. Some people keep one of each. Our walking aids range includes both.
For someone at risk of falling at night, our falls prevention range includes bed and chair alarm systems that alert a carer when the person gets up. A wireless pager lets the carer hear the alert from another room.
Other areas we cover
Frequently asked questions
Will a transfer bench fit my bath?
That depends on the width of the bath and the height of its edge. Measure the inside width, the outside height and the space beside the bath, then call 1300 767 777. The team can check those measurements against the benches we stock.
Is a raised toilet seat or an over-toilet frame better?
A raised toilet seat sits on the bowl and adds height. An over-toilet frame adds height and armrests to push up from, which suits someone who needs more support. A GP or occupational therapist can advise which is right for the person.
Can I order bathroom equipment without visiting?
Yes. Call 1300 767 777 with the bath, toilet and doorway measurements and the person's height and weight, and the team will compare suitable items with you. We deliver aged care equipment in Ashfield and right across Sydney.
Does Allcare assess my home?
No, we do not do home assessments. An occupational therapist can look at your home and recommend equipment, and older people with government-funded aged care need an assessment through My Aged Care first. Bring their recommendations when you call.