Safe Bathtubs for the Disabled

Baths and showers are a great way to relax. The warm water helps ease pain and stress. But sometimes, the cause of your pain and stress could be the bathtub itself. Tubs and showers with high steps and slippery floors are a hazard for anyone, especially disabled people. Falls in the bathroom can often be devastating, causing injuries that can be very serious. But, there are ways to prevent a fall in the bathroom. Bathtubs for the disabled have many safety features that help prevent dangerous falls in the bathroom.

Door and Low Step

The first obstacle in the way of taking a safe shower or bath is the step. Standard tub/shower combos have a high step with no door. For people with mobility issues, the step is hard to get over. Instead of a high step, you could opt for a tub with a door and a low step. This will make getting in and out of the tub easy.

Bars

Bars can be added inside the shower to provide you with something to hold onto. If you aren't entirely steady on your feet or need to pull yourself into a standing position, these bars are very helpful.

Anti-Slip Surfaces

The surfaces of showers are often slippery, especially when wet or soapy. Special anti-slip material can be used to decrease your chances of slipping and sliding around in the shower.

Seat

If it's hard to stay standing for long periods of time during a shower, or if it's hard to pull yourself off the floor of the tub after a bath, consider installing a seat in your shower. The seats are usually as far away from the floor as regular chair seats, creating a convenient way to be comfortable when taking a bath or shower.

Easy Controls

Convenience is almost as important as safety, which is why many safe showers also have convenience features. Many showers have simple and easy to reach controls, making it easier to change the settings for our ideal shower.

Easy Cleaning

There are also options to make your shower easier to clean. A special layer can be applied that resists the buildup of disgusting mildew and mold. The surface of the tub can also be made of a material that is easier to clean than most tubs.

Taking a bath or shower can be stressful for disabled people. It's easy to fall and hurt yourself in a regular tub. But, bathtubs for the disabled are made with the dangers of bathtubs in mind. They’re given safety features that help make bath time relaxing again.

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