The Advantages of Installing Walk in Tubs for the Elderly
Most elderly stop using bathtubs not because they don’t want to use the tub but because they are afraid that they mighty fall from getting in and out of the tub. Stepping over the bathtub wall and getting up from the bathtub needs agility and strength which most of the elderly don’t have.
Now with walk in tubs, they can enjoy taking a bath without the worry of an accident. Aside having a door and a low door seal lip for being able to get in and out of the tub fast and safe, there are other safety features that a walk in baths for the elderly have. Like the non-slip surface on both floor and seat and built-in grab handle.
Aside from the safety features of the walk in baths, installing one can help their health.
It is a know fact that soaking in warm water can increase blood circulation, relaxes the muscles and decrease joint pains and inflammations. Walk in baths provide hydrotherapy and there are some models that have water jets massages and whirl pool massage features. If the elderly is suffering from back pains, the contoured comfortable seat of walk in baths will help relieve the pains since there will be lesser pressure than laying down in the bathtubs.
With different brands and models in the market, you can find a walk in baths that will fit any bathroom. There are even brand that is pre plumbed which means that all plumbing fixtures are already installed in the unit and can fit right on top of the existing bath or shower stall. There are even walk in baths that has adjustable shower heads just incase you prefer to take a shower instead of bath.
With these features, not only it provide safety and health benefits, but also it gives back the confidence to the elderly which sometime happen to be low because they are becoming aware of their limited mobility due to old age and arthritis or joint pains; they get the sense of security and independence by being able to take care of themselves.
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