Walk-in-Tubs: Bathing Solutions for Disabled And Elderly Persons

Posted by Safety Bath Walk in Tubs on April 3rd, 2017

Helping loved ones who are aging –do so gracefully, and in the comfort of their own homes is a concern for many families. After all, studies have shown that older people tend to do better and live life more fully and enjoyably when they are in their own surroundings. Other studies, however, have shown that home is one of the most common places for accidents and injuries to occur. This is especially so for seniors who may face concerns related to mobility, eyesight and balance. It can also be a real concern for people who are disabled and find getting around difficult. Retrofitting a home with safety in mind can make a very big difference in lowering risks. Walk-in tubs can help.

Walk-in tubs are special designs that are meant to make getting into and out of the tub easier for those who face mobility challenges. These tubs are designed to require only a small step to access rather than the standard 20-inch step traditional tubs require. Walk-in tubs may also come with special seats inside and do generally have swinging doors to make access smoother and safer. The swinging doors enable users to “walk in,” as the name suggests. Courtesy of watertight seals, however, concerns about leaking or flooding are not an issue as long as doors are closed properly.

Walk-in tubs are considered important retrofits in homes where people suffer from mobility issues for these reasons and more:

• Safety – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that bathrooms can be among the most hazardous locations in a home, office or other setting. Trips, falls and slips on wet patches are all likely to pose threats for people both with and without mobility challenges, the agency says. Walk-in tubs can minimize the risks while enabling people with mobility challenges to address personal hygiene needs.

• Independence – People who face mobility challenges related to disabilities or aging often find their independence is also challenged. Walk-in tubs can address part of this concern while enabling loved ones to remain in their own surroundings with dignity and grace.

• Peace of mind – Walk-in tubs can provide over family members with the peace of mind that comes from knowing that steps have been taken to make a home safer and more accessible for a loved one with mobility challenges. These tubs can reduce the risk of trips, slips and falls associated with climbing and loss of balance. When used in conjunction with other safety features, it is possible make a home setting much less hazardous.

Walk-in tubs are designed to help make this potentially hazardous room safer for people with mobility challenges. By removing the obstacle, a standard 20-inch tub presents, these special devices provide those with disabilities and age-related challenges a way to safely address one of the biggest concerns in a home.

About the Author:

Safety Bath Walk in Tubs has been manufacturing tubs since 1992.  Our tubs are made with the highest quality materials, from one piece Fiberglass backed acrylic to aluminum door systems with auto locks. We have Walk in Tubs to fit all applications and it is our duty to ensure that we fit the right tub to the individual clients needs without any high pressure or intrusive sales people.