Walk In Bath Tub

Bathrooms can be one of the most dangerous rooms in a house depending on how they are designed and what exactly they are constructed with. If you have tile in the bathroom that is slippery that is probably not a good idea to have for an elderly person or a bariatric patient as they may slip and fall. Home bathrooms often need adaptation if a patient wants to maintain some of their independence and remain at home. A product that will help with accessibility to get easily into a tub would be a walk in bath tub. For an elderly person, to lift their leg, gives them less balance and causes more chance for them to fall. A walk in bath tub would enable them to get in and out of the tub easier with fewer chances that there may be an accident.

We also can provide an option for relaxation techniques to help with the elderly or bariatric patients. One of the many bariatric equipment we offer are whirlpool bath tubs that will help to relax tight muscles and afford the patient some relief. These side opening bathtubs are a must have and will enable the patient to feel better. In order for your patients to get the rest that they need to stay as healthy as possible or to even get better, it is important that they are given the ability to relax every now and then. Whirlpool bath tubs can give them that special luxury and let them enjoy taking a bath.

Because falls can occur when getting in or out of the tub, a shower grab bar is often essential. It can be placed anywhere in the room to help with giving a patient something to hold onto and know that they have stability when doing so. The shower grab bar should be installed according to a particular patient and their habits. Some communication may be required to place the shower grab bar in the most optimized position.

Keep in mind different areas that a grab bar could be placed:

• Wall space around the tub
• In the tub
• In or around the toilet
• Near the sink

Keep in mind different areas that a patient will need support and discuss their routines with them and where they would feel comfortable having support bars added. Safety is a key to having a happy home.