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Tub Rail Grip
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It is important that seniors make the home environment as safe and as functional as possible. If unsure of the home situation, an Occupational Therapist can be consulted. They can make tub rail grip recommendations on home accessibility and safety and provide useful information for the client and the family.
Also, a local DME (durable medical equipment) company, can be a resource for many of the products recommended.
Whether staying put in an older home or moving to a newer home, here are a few things for seniors to consider:
Once sat on the handicap showers and comfortable you simple press a button and will be lowered down to the bottom of the bath slowly and controlled ensuring you are in the bath safely and comfortable at all times.
Tub rail grip wont completely deflate leaving you on the hard bottom of the bath it will stay in a sitting position still slightly inflated allowing you not only to enjoy your hot bath but ensuring you are comfortable and can relax.
When you are finished in the bath simple press the button and you will be raised to the top of the tub rail grip to exit.
Also, a local DME (durable medical equipment) company, can be a resource for many of the products recommended.
Whether staying put in an older home or moving to a newer home, here are a few things for seniors to consider:
- Carpeting in the home should be low profile, such as with Berber carpeting. The padding should be no more than 3/8 inch thick. This makes it easier to navigate with a walker or wheelchair (w/c), and this provides more stability for those with poor balance. Hardwood floors and marble floors can often be slick, especially when wet, so precaution is needed. And throw rugs are not a good idea.
- As we age a walk-in handicap showers are preferred to a tub rail grip. Pre-fab shower stalls typically have a built in non-skid surface and some include grab bars. Tile floors in the shower will need a non-skid bath mat for safety. A shower seat and long tub rail gripextension allow for bathing while seated.
Once sat on the handicap showers and comfortable you simple press a button and will be lowered down to the bottom of the bath slowly and controlled ensuring you are in the bath safely and comfortable at all times.
Tub rail grip wont completely deflate leaving you on the hard bottom of the bath it will stay in a sitting position still slightly inflated allowing you not only to enjoy your hot bath but ensuring you are comfortable and can relax.
When you are finished in the bath simple press the button and you will be raised to the top of the tub rail grip to exit.
For seniors with conditions that inhibit their mobility, performing day to day tasks can be a real challenge and in some cases even dangerous. It is important to have the proper adaptive disabled baths equipment throughout the home if an elderly or disabled person is to remain independent. The greatest opportunity for incident in any home is the bathroom. The hard wet surfaces and limited space can be a dangerous combination.
Dual Level Bathtub Rail
The Carex® Dual Level Bathtub Rail helps users get into and out of the bathtub. Bathtub rail provides a high-low grip support with two textured finish gripping areas, including a straight crossbar. Chrome finish inhibits rust.
- Dimension: 12"W x 1"D x 16"H
Reclining Portable Shower for Wheelchairs
For use by individuals who require a reclining style wheelchair or gurney, and who require the assistance of a care attendant for bathing. Meets the needs of the High quadriplegic, CP and any medical condition requiring a tilt back shower wheelchair.
Only the FAWSsit™ R3000 Recliner has a double fold-away design which allows it to open to a full 74” in length to accommodate reclining wheelchairs and gurneys. But, when the showering is completed, this unit quickly folds flat to only 16” in depth for easy storage.
The R3000 has the added feature of lower height to make care attendant access as easy and effective as possible. The 15 foot long hoses (or longer if requested) allow for full reach and access for bathing.
Only the FAWSsit™ R3000 Recliner has a double fold-away design which allows it to open to a full 74” in length to accommodate reclining wheelchairs and gurneys. But, when the showering is completed, this unit quickly folds flat to only 16” in depth for easy storage.
The R3000 has the added feature of lower height to make care attendant access as easy and effective as possible. The 15 foot long hoses (or longer if requested) allow for full reach and access for bathing.
For Questions or Comments on Elderly Bath Tubs and Showers, you can reach us at 619-462-4290 or toll free 888-787-6554