Senior Bathtubs
Senior Walk In Bathtubs Can Reduce the Risk of Falling
If you or a loved one is prone to fall due to poor health and/or older age, then senior bathtubs might be your answer. What is a senior bathtub? It's a tub that's been designed especially for seniors or anyone with limited mobility. Senior tubs enable you to relax in a hot bath whenever you want so you can enjoy all the therapeutic benefits. Let's look at one of the key benefits - reducing risk of falls.
Low Entry Level and Door
Walk in tubs usually have an entry area close to the floor with a water-sealed door. Seniors can just walk into the tub instead of trying to climb over a tub wall. While walk in showers are available, these do not allow for soaking in a hot bath. So walk in tubs give the ability to take a hot bath for health reasons and enjoyment.
Mobile Seat
Another feature of senior tubs is a comfortable seat that lowers into the water. Instead of having to plop down into the tub, which can be very difficult for some seniors, you'll simply sit on the seat and lower yourself slowly into the water. When finished bathing, you can raise yourself up out of the water with ease!
No worry about having to grab onto the sides and pull yourself up out of the tub. This feature is great for those that have weak wrists, arthritis or other painful conditions.
Slip Resistance
Most senior bathtubs have slip-resistant tub floors and seats. This helps reduce the risk of slips and falls, which often do occur in a slick tub.
While there is never a complete guarantee you won't fall, these features give added peace of mind knowing that all precautions have been taken when entering and exiting the tub. If you have an elderly parent or grandparent who is prone to falls, ask about installing a senior bathtub for them. These make a great gift for holidays, anniversaries, birthdays or any time of the year!
At-Risk Seniors and Others with Safety Concerns
Those who are at the most risk of falling include anyone with arthritis, vision or hearing impairment, cancer that harms bone structure, irregular heartbeat, musculoskeletal conditions, weakness, vertigo or imbalance. These conditions make a person more likely to fall while entering or exiting a bathtub. Senior bathtubs are designed with these conditions in mind, so a number of safety features are included.
As you can see, walk in senior bathtubs with a low cut door give freedom and step in convenience to those who thought they would never be able to relax in a soothing hot bath again!