Walk In Bath. 02/23/2010
 I found the website of mobility compare when I was searching for some, mobility products for a friend who is helping her mother remain independent. My friend is helping her mum with her day to day bathing and she has developed a repetition strain injury while helping her mother take her bath. Knowing I have had some past experience in caring for my own mum, when she became unable to do everything for herself without assistance, she asked my advice. I suggested she find different ways to do things, arrange for a visit from the district nursing service, for the purpose of, showing her some safer, ways to help her mum stand up and sit and I suggested she stop trying to help her mum use a conventional bath. I showed her some of the equipment designed, to help people with disabilities lead an independent lifestyle. Trying to climb in and out of a high sided, bath or step into a sunken bath when you lack a high degree of mobility, is dangerous. Trying to help someone do this, on your own, without some, assistance is risking an injury. I love, the concept, of a walk in, bathtub, they are a fantastic idea. You enter and exit the walk in bath while it is empty. The mobility bath door is best opening inward so the pressure of the water against the door assists in ensuring a tight seal with no leakage. You can also purchase a bath lift, to overcome the need for even a small entry step into your mobility bath. I wish I had had one of these mobility baths, back when I cared for my mum.  Comments Comments are closed. |
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