Safe Showers and Bathtubs

Posted by projectsadd on June 28th, 2018

Showering or bathing should be a pleasant experience. It’s nice to get into a warm shower, or to take a hot bath to relax your muscles. The steamy atmosphere itself can make for an enjoyable experience. However, there is a very real risk associated with falling while getting into or out of a shower or bathtub. It can result in major injuries for anyone, especially senior citizens or those who are already facing some form of physical disability. The fear of falling can keep people from enjoying a shower or bath. However, Safe Step has created a unique shower bathtub combo that eliminates those risks. Here are some examples of their key features.

Handrails and Safety Precautions

Slipping while getting into, getting out of, or even using a shower is a real threat. However, Safe Step showers have rails to help guide yourself into and out of a shower. Some people with physical disabilities need the extra support. Safe Step showers have a seat conveniently and ergonomically placed so that you can shower effectively while remaining seated. Hand rails are there to help you pick yourself back up, and to give you something to brace yourself on while exiting the shower. Similarly, Safe Step bathtubs have handrails to lift yourself up from a seated position, and are also used in the combination shower and tub.

No-Slip Surface

Although many people might face difficulty getting out of a bathtub since it’s hard to step over the ledge and place all your weight on one leg, another major problem is the potential to slip and fall. Tubs are notorious for being made of materials such as porcelain where slick are to begin with, and become a serious threat of slipping if they’re wet. Safe Step tubs and showers are made out of a specific material designed to not get slippery. Furthermore, their design is set up to give you more traction on your feet, meaning you’re less likely to lose your footing and fall.

Easily Accessible Bathtub

As mentioned, one of the problems with bathtubs is that you have to reach your leg over the ledge, which can be difficult regardless of your height and weight. Safe Step tubs have a side door that opens and allows you to walk straight into your shower bathtub combo, so that you don’t have to climb over a ledge, allowing you to guide yourself into a seated position with the handrails.