Walk-in bathtubs improve the safety and quality of life for many seniors who have mobility issues that traditional bathtubs struggle with.Many people (including the elderly) enjoy soaking in the bathtub, and walk-in bathtubs provide a safe and convenient way for the elderly to bathe. Soaking in the tub is a relaxing and enjoyable activity. Walking into the bathtub can make it safer and easier for seniors. Most models have inward swing doors, massage features and safety features such as armrests and non-slip surfaces.
Benefit:
They are safer and easier to use than regular tubs. They are designed to walk in, sit, fill the tub, wash/soak, drain the tub and walk out.
They usually have hand held shower heads and grab bars. Some brands also have a complete tub/shower system that can be used as a shower.This makes it very versatile for those who want to use neither a shower nor a bath.
A good walking tub will have:
Quick Drain Function - Since the user has to sit in the tub when filling and draining the tub.
Water Capacity Some water heaters do not have enough capacity to hold large volumes of water, so a smaller model may be an advantageous step-in height Step-in height is important.
Built-in grab bar to prevent falls on non-slip surface.
Non-slip storage of soap and shampoo on the tub floor and the top of the tub.
Designed to store bath items that might otherwise fall to the bottom of the tub and be difficult to retrieve.
This is also related to water pressure, the elderly need to sit and wait for the water in the bathtub to fill the massage jets.
Relaxation heater for bathtub.It is possible to maintain the temperature of the bath water in the tub, which will prevent cooling while bathing.
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