Most people like to enjoy soaking in a hot bath to relax and wind down after a hard day as well as using it as a means of getting clean. But not everyone can do that. To people with disabilities, the elderly and those with degenerative illness or injuries, taking a bath becomes a major physical problem, with the appearance of obstacles not noticed by those who are able bodied, healthy or in a sound state of fitness. For bathing in comfort and with dignity for people with disabilities, specially produced handicap bathtubs are the perfect solution to the problems associated with a regular bathtub. The problems arising with simple things that most people take for granted, such as the safety issues, convenience and ease of use are overcome with a handicap bath tub.
A handicap bathtub is designed so that the user can take a bath in a sitting position on a molded, integrated seat without fear of sliding down. The sides are high with a waterproof access door for ease of getting in and out and this enables the user to be completely immersed in hot water to enjoy that long, relaxing soak like anyone else. Surfaces are non-slip to prevent accidents and there are grab rails built in to the sides to facilitate raising and lowering as well as transferring to and from a wheelchair.
Inside the tub, the faucets are high and very simple to use, so that the user can operate them easily from their sitting position without having to stretch out of their seat, which of course would be difficult or even impossible for some users. Similarly, a mechanical lever for opening and closing the drain plug is integrated in the faucet unit because it would be an impossibility for a handicapped person to bend down and retrieve a regular drain plug from the floor of the unit.
For the wheelchair user, the inclusion of a side access door adjacent to the integrated bath seat is perfect for transferring from the wheelchair into the bath directly onto the seat. The door is simply opened while the bath is empty of water, the user transfers to the seat and then closes the door, which locks to prevent accidental opening while the tub is full with water. When the user has finished, the water is drained. the facility of a towel rack placed outside the tub within easy reach for the user is down to careful and thoughtful planning of the handicapped bathroom design and layout, so the user can dry themselves or put on a bath robe before exiting the bath. Then the door can be unlocked, opened and it is then a relatively simple matter of transferring back to the wheelchair.
So you can see there are many benefits to having a handicap bath tub installed into your bathroom if you have the need of one for a variety of reasons, not least of all that you can take a bath, unaided and with dignity and comfort.
Handicap Bathtubs
Written by Terry8 comments
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Monday, 01 March 2010 22:46
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Walk in Tubs
I would add that most handicapped bathtubs have hand-held showers on the wall which makes it easy to have a shower instead of a bath.
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Saturday, 17 July 2010 22:16
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walk in tubs
Rane Bathing Systems makes some of the best walk in tubs; they're great for people with disabilities
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Thursday, 22 July 2010 06:08
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Single Global
people like to enjoy soaking in a hot bath to relax
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Thursday, 22 July 2010 06:13
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Single Global
user can take a bath in a sitting position on a molded, integrated seat without fear of sliding down.
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Monday, 26 July 2010 15:09
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janet
As someone who has had a temporary disability, I broke my ankle 2 months ago, I can see how a handicap bathtub could be a great help for someone who has permanent disability. Not being able to shower or take a bath properly for a few weeks was awful and taking a proper shower for the first time, even sitting on a chair, was a treat. A handicap bathtub would be a big help for anyone who can't use a regular tub.
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Thursday, 07 July 2011 21:59
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Thursday, 25 August 2011 22:17
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Handicap Bathtubs
Walk in Tubs are a God sent technology for the physically in-firmed. Like any regular tub, the relaxing massage options of a walk in tub can also be enjoyed the handicap bather in addition to a hot bath on the tub.
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Thursday, 25 August 2011 22:18
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Handicap Bathtubs
Walk in Tubs are a God sent technology for the physically in-firmed. Like any regular tub, the relaxing massage options of a walk in tub can also be enjoyed the handicap bather in addition to a hot bath on the tub.
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