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Do you or someone else in your family struggle with mobility? If bath or shower time is potentially difficult or dangerous because of the inability of you or someone else to get in and out of the tub, there may be an easier way of going about things. It's possible to talk to a contractor about the installation of a walk-in tub in your home. Here's how adding this type of tub to your bathroom can benefit you or your household.
Open and Close the Door
If you have trouble raising your leg high enough to get over and into the tub, a walk-in tub can make your life easier. The tub will feature a door that opens and closes so you can simply walk right in across a much lower threshold. The door can then be firmly shut behind you, still allowing a strong seal that will ensure water stays inside the tub.
Take a Seat
If you normally take a shower once inside the bathtub but can no longer safely stand for a long period of time, you might need another option. Walk-in tubs will typically have seats built in where you can sit down but without actually sitting at the bottom of the tub. This will leave you in a more comfortable and overall safer position compared to what you were doing before.
Hold On Tight
A walk-in tub will also typically include a bar that can be used when getting into or out of the tub, or a bar that can simply be held onto at all times to provide additional stability for the person in the tub. It will keep you safer and also provide you with peace of mind and confidence as you try to get through your next shower or bath.
Non-Slip Surface
You can also talk to your contractor about installing a tub with a non-slip surface. This will boost safety even further whenever you do have to get up from your seat to get out of the tub or just move around to get what you need.
Maintain Your Dignity
If you previously struggled to wash without falling or slipping, a walk-in tub can help ensure that you are still capable of taking care of yourself without having to ask for help. This way, you don't need to ask a caretaker to stand outside the bathroom or anywhere near you while you are taking care of business.
Share7 March 2023
