Many people think that walkin showers are a wonderful luxury. They think of them just as another way to get clean. But, if you are someone who needs assistance with bathing, then they can be so much more.
Many seniors lose independence when they lose mobility. If they can no longer get into and out of a tub easily, they need someone to help them bathe. This can be difficult and certainly embarrassing. However, a walk in shower can restore much of this lost independence.
It’s very easy to use. Just open the door and walk in. Some designs don’t even have door so entering is even easier. There’s no need to worry about a special lift for getting into the water. A door-less design can also allow a walker to be used.
Bathtubs usually have the faucets and faucet handle down low. This means that you would have to bend over to turn on the water. With a walk in shower, this is not the case. The faucet handle is much higher, and can be turned easily while standing up. There’s no risk of losing balance when bending over to turn on the water.
Walk in showers are bigger than a conventional tub. Even if they are built into the same space as one, there is still more room. It is therefore very easy to put a bench into one. In fact, it’s quite common. This bench is often low, but it can be built to be a tall bench. This allows for easy standing. No need to push up from a low seated position to stand.
As you can see, they have several advantages over a tub with shower head. For someone who has lost independence due to not being able to use a conventional bathtub without help, a walk in shower can be a great blessing.
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