Are you afraid of falling while getting into your traditional tub/shower unit? Do you love to soak but have a hard time getting up and out of the bath? Do you avoid or put off bathing due to fears of slipping and injuring yourself? These are all common concerns we tend to have as we get older and become less able to bounce back from a minor or major injury.
Today, there’s a solution to all those challenges. A step in tub offers safety, security, and the ability to relax, or even take a bubble bath if desired. There is no reason to let limited movement or risk of falling get in the way of soaking in the tub.
One of the benefits of a walk-in bath is that the user can sit in comfort. There is no need to get down to the bottom of the tub, which will lead to a huge struggle getting up and out. The water can still cover most of the body, just like it does in a traditional soaker tub. The difference is that a sturdy built-in seat allows the user to sit down and get up much easier than by stepping over the side of the tub and getting down on the bottom of the tub.
Walk-in tubs are becoming popular with older adults. They come in a variety of price ranges, to accommodate more liberal and more conservative budgets. The added element of safety makes the investment worthwhile. They are also available in various colors to coordinate with an existing bathroom.
A door that opens out, to allow the user to step in without lifting a leg up makes it easier for adults with all kinds of disabilities to bathe. The door seals completely so no water leaks out. The tub fills like a traditional tub, using hot and cold water lines and a spigot.
Bathing is important and feeling safe in the bath is important as well. The best solution for feeling safe getting in and out of the bath is to buy a step in tub, which does not require lifting a leg over and allows the user to sit in comfort, making it easier to sit and to get up at the end of the bath. Those who struggle with a traditional bathtub can once again enjoy a leisurely bubble bath or a long soak in a tub that makes it easy to do so.
