Benefits of Walk in Shower Tubs for the Elderly

Posted by Safety Bath Walk in Tubs on May 31st, 2017

As the aging population continues to grow, more families are enjoying the benefit of living in multigenerational homes. Making sure elderly loved ones are safe, well cared for and able to enjoy life to its fullest can be a challenge. Custom bath solutions that feature a walk in shower tubs can help.

Walk in shower tubs are distinct designs that are made to address some of the most pressing safety issues in the bathroom for elderly people and those with disabilities. Walk in tub showers can be purchased in sizes that enable them to readily replace standard tub/shower combinations. They can also be found in more compact sizes for retrofitting other rooms that may offer greater bathing access for elderly family members who might, for example, be unable to climb stairs to a second-floor bathroom.

The progressive technology found in walk in shower tub combos addresses safety concerns while possibly helping seniors live longer, healthier lives by:

•    Eliminating the precarious step over –Traditional tub/shower combinations require users to make a large, 20-inch step over to gain access to the water. Once inside, users must either sit to bathe or stand to enjoy a shower. The step over itself can be impossible for some people to navigate. The unique swinging door design of walk in tub shower models remove this concern entirely.
•    Providing other safety features – Walk in tub shower combinations may also offer a number of other safety features that can help those with mobility challenges retain or reclaim independence in the bathroom. Built-in seating, slip-resistant flooring and grab bars combine to make showering or bathing much safer. The seating can be tremendously helpful for those who prefer to shower, but have difficulty standing for too long. Grab bars are essential for enabling bathers to steady themselves when necessary. They can also provide support for users as they get out of the bath’s water or attempt to move from the seat to a standing position.
•    Delivering potential health benefits – Walk in tub shower combinations that offer such features as heated jets, aromatherapy, warm air massage jets can help improve circulation, serve to reduce pain associated with such conditions as arthritis and promote relaxation. These features can help improve quality of life while potentially enabling some seniors to enjoy longer lives by promoting circulation and lower blood pressure.

Families seeking ways to help elderly loved ones enjoy greater safety in the bathroom will find custom walk in tub shower combinations address some of the most pressing concerns. This progressive bathing technology may also help seniors relax and ease pain so that they may enjoy life more fully. This technology is becoming a popular choice in multigenerational homes because of the peace of mind it delivers coupled with benefits the entire family can enjoy.

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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.