As we get older or for those with a physical disability, bathing
can be a challenge and bathing safely is even more so a challenge.
For times like that, having a walk in tub can be one of the best
things ever invented. There are several manufacturers with product on
the market, but the key to getting the right walk in tub is working
with the contractor that will understand your specific circumstances
and needs.
When you are elderly and have concerns about getting in and out of
walk in tubs or you have disability, it is imperative to get the
proper size and made of the right material to serve you best. You
want your walk in tub to be not only comfortable, but easy getting in
and out safely. Walk in tubs come in many different shapes and size
with a variety of features to help eliminate falls and slips.
Regardless how safe they can make walk in tubs though, much of our
safety is up to ourselves. We should always be cautious of taking
medications prior to taking a bath because many of them make us
drowsy. We should always make sure the floor is safe with a skid
proof mat at the opening of the walk in tub.
If we require a cane,
walker or wheelchair, we should always make sure they are right there
for easy reach when we step out of our walk in tub. Always wear slip
proof shoes after getting out of the walk in tub as well.
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