Bathtubs And Accessories For The Disabled And The Elderly
Although a simple bath is one of the most relaxing ways to end a day, for some people, it can be a major problem.
If you suffer from any disability that affects your mobility, or are sufficiently elderly that your movements are restricted, it can be difficult maneuvering in and out of your bathtub.
However, there are a range of options available that can help you remove this problem, or at the very least, make your life a lot easier.
One of these is a walk in bathtub, which, as the name suggests, allows you to simply walk in to your tub and then fill it once you're in the bathtub.
By fitting a sealed door to the side of the tub, even the elderly and those with limited mobility can benefit from this type of tub.
It also has a built-in seat, so that when you're in the tub, it offers extra comfort and a resting area.
Since there is also a safety grip bar at the side of the bathtub, and an anti-slip floor, it really is a safe as well as practical option.
Another extremely popular method of enhancing your existing bathtub is by fitting a grab bar.
This is a simple attachment that you fit on the wall of either your bathtub, or the wall of your bathroom itself, depending on what is more beneficial for you to use.
With this simple device, the danger of slipping while you either get into the bath or are getting out is greatly reduced.
These can be purchased for between $50 - $100, although there are cheaper options available, such as those that use clamps instead of screws, and are only around $25.
If your mobility is particularly reduced, perhaps from old age or disability, then you should consider an ADA bathtub.
This name comes from the Americans with Disabilities Act, and as such means that the bathtubs meet a required minimum standard.
This includes features that will make the use of a bathtub much easier for those affected, including: ·Non-slip floor surfaces ·Longer and deeper bathtubs for easier access ·Grab bars are standard in the bathtubs ·Multi-side openings for ease of use ·Seats fitted for comfort and a resting place Since ADA bathtubs have these and many other features as standard, not only does it improve the standard of life for the user, if they are actually being taken care of by a relative or care person then it allows them to be able to wash the person they are caring for a lot easier as well.
If you suffer from any disability that affects your mobility, or are sufficiently elderly that your movements are restricted, it can be difficult maneuvering in and out of your bathtub.
However, there are a range of options available that can help you remove this problem, or at the very least, make your life a lot easier.
One of these is a walk in bathtub, which, as the name suggests, allows you to simply walk in to your tub and then fill it once you're in the bathtub.
By fitting a sealed door to the side of the tub, even the elderly and those with limited mobility can benefit from this type of tub.
It also has a built-in seat, so that when you're in the tub, it offers extra comfort and a resting area.
Since there is also a safety grip bar at the side of the bathtub, and an anti-slip floor, it really is a safe as well as practical option.
Another extremely popular method of enhancing your existing bathtub is by fitting a grab bar.
This is a simple attachment that you fit on the wall of either your bathtub, or the wall of your bathroom itself, depending on what is more beneficial for you to use.
With this simple device, the danger of slipping while you either get into the bath or are getting out is greatly reduced.
These can be purchased for between $50 - $100, although there are cheaper options available, such as those that use clamps instead of screws, and are only around $25.
If your mobility is particularly reduced, perhaps from old age or disability, then you should consider an ADA bathtub.
This name comes from the Americans with Disabilities Act, and as such means that the bathtubs meet a required minimum standard.
This includes features that will make the use of a bathtub much easier for those affected, including: ·Non-slip floor surfaces ·Longer and deeper bathtubs for easier access ·Grab bars are standard in the bathtubs ·Multi-side openings for ease of use ·Seats fitted for comfort and a resting place Since ADA bathtubs have these and many other features as standard, not only does it improve the standard of life for the user, if they are actually being taken care of by a relative or care person then it allows them to be able to wash the person they are caring for a lot easier as well.