Bathtub Modifications For Elderly

Bathway s bathtub to shower conversion process transforms your existing bathtub into a safe and accessible bathtub or walk in shower in just over an hour.

Bathtub modifications for elderly.

Much like a walk in shower. Get your tub conversion insert installed by our professional installers who will cut out an opening from your existing tub to install a cleancut step ultra low or convertible. As i mentioned earlier the fear of falling may prevent a person from continuing their normal daily activities. The tubcut is a custom adaptation that transforms your standard tub into a walk in shower.

Equipment options like shower chairs shower transfer benches and tub rails increase safety and help people with limited mobility issues. Purchase a bathtub or shower chair made of sturdy blow molded plastic or padded vinyl for added comfort if preferred for those with poor standing balance or general weakness. The whole modification only takes one day. Yet another modification for the bathtub which is less expensive than replacing the bathtub or shower is to purchase a bathtub transfer bench.

It is custom created at your house to ensure a seamless look. Falls are a leading cause of hospitalization among seniors and the bathroom represents a particularly dangerous environment with hard wet and potentially slippery surfaces. The grab bars and rails can be installed yourself or you can hire someone to do the work. A grab bar is exactly what it sounds like a bar in the bathtub that an elderly person can grab onto for support.

Raise the height of the toilet. Both of these simple modifications can help prevent slips and falls in the bathtub. Instead materials such as fiberglass cast iron and acrylic are much more preferred and recommended. Installing grab bars and rails in the shower bathtub and near the toilet makes bathing and using the toilet easier not only for the elderly person but for the caregiver as well.

The tubcut is also reversible. Converting your normal bathtub to be more accessible with modification products like grab bars can increase your safety when using the bathtub. The tubcut is installed 4 above the floor allowing for easier access to your tub. Transfer benches straddle the side of the bathtub enabling seniors to sit safely on the bench while getting into the tub by lifting each leg one at a time over the bathtub wall.

If you or your elderly loved one just needs a little help while bathing then adding equipment to the existing bathroom might work.