It is no secret that as we age, simple tasks can become much more difficult and hazardous. Take bathing, for example. While bathrooms can be dangerous at any age, a young person can usually navigate the side of a bathtub with ease. As we age, though, our balance can become less steady, and our legs are weaker. A fall becomes a much more likely scenario. A walk in tub can alleviate these worries. They are the safest bathtubs for elderly people on the market.
Easy Entry and Exit
Walk in tubs have a low lip and grab bars for easy entry and exit. The lip is no more than a few inches high, and the grab bars allow you to grip and keep your balance.
Arthritis Friendly
These tubs have easy to open and close door latches that are friendly to arthritis sufferers. The jets and warm water in the tub can also help alleviate stress and pain caused by arthritis.
Luxury
Walk in tubs offer a variety of luxury spa quality features to make bathing even more relaxing. Hydrotherapy jets and Chromotherapy lights are just a few of the great options.
Safety
With safety bars for balance, no slip floors and seat to avoid falls, and easy access, walk in tubs are the safest tubs on the market. With less to worry about, you can have peace of mind to enjoy your bath.
What Makes Walk-In Tubs Safe?
While people of all ages can enjoy walk in tubs, they are not ideal for every family. When you have a member of the household who requires an accessible bathing solution, but you have to also accommodate other members of the household as well, a handicap walk in shower may be ideal for you and your family. After all, these handicap walk in showers are built to accommodate everyone.
The benefits include:
Low Lip for Easy Access
The low lip means that it is very easy to step in and out of the shower. Wheelchairs can also roll in comfortably. Because of this, these accessible showers are easy to use for people of all ages, sizes, and ability.
Shower Seat for Comfort
Walk in showers are built big enough to accommodate individuals who want to stand as well as individuals who prefer sitting to shower. Some shower seats even fold into the wall for more standing room. Because of this, all users of your shower can bathe in comfort based on their needs and preferences.
Shower Wand for Easy Showering
Shower wands make it easy to bathe no matter your height, or whether you prefer to bathe seated or standing. The shower wand removes from its holder so the user can direct the water where they need it to bathe comfortably.
Safety Grab Bars
Safety grab bars are good for all individuals, but they most importantly make navigating the shower safer for individuals with limited mobility. These grab bars are placed strategically to ensure that they are convenient and helpful.
No Slip Coating
The floors in your walk in shower are coated with a no slip coating for added safety. This makes getting in and out of the shower safe and easy for all users.
If you think a handicap walk in shower would be perfect for your family, call Independent Home today. Our Freedom Shower offers you all of the above amenities to make for a safe and luxurious bathing experience for all. Call us today for more information!
