Walk in Bathtubs Now Allow Those with Any Kind of Mobility Problem to Enjoy a Bubble Bath when They Want

Everyday technology is making things better and easier for a person with a disability enjoy more of the little things is life. Many walk in bathtubs have special features that allow those with disabilities to use them in private without the need for someone to help and watch over them while they bathe. Purchasing one of these handicapped bathtubs can allow your loved one to regain their independence and dignity. Walk-in bathtubs are becoming the most popular of handicap tubs because these tubs are designed to fit in the same place as their old tub and allows one to step into the tub reduces injuries caused by climbing over the wall of a traditional tub. Furthermore, the walk in bathtub is designed with a seat and handheld shower head for convenient and safe use. The user does not need to lower them to the floor, only onto a seat. After sealing the door with a knob or button, the bather can relax comfortably and safely and take advantage of optional features like hydrotherapy, temperature control and self-drying features.

Of course it is up to the user which walk-in bathtub is right for them. If by chance the bathtub you have now is special to you because it’s a special kind with a certain design that you like, there are companies that may be able to convert your existing bathtub for handicapped use as well. These conversions often involve cutting a door into an existing bathtub or reducing the outer wall and installing steps. The reviews of these conversions have been mixed, and if safety is your primary concern, a bathtub designed for handicapped use is most likely your best choice. Providing your handicapped loved one with a bathtub designed for their use can help them live a more independent life, while ensuring their safety and dignity. Those with more severe mobility limitations and wheelchair users may appreciate another popular handicapped bathtub model. On these models, the doors open outward to make them even easier to use, and the “sit and pivot” style allows wheelchair users to transfer themselves to the tub with ease. Popular features can be installed, and these units also offer temperature control, optional whirlpool or hydrotherapy features and safety bars. Which ever walk-in bathtub you choose for either yourself or a loved one, you will soon be able to relax and not have to worry about slipping, sliding or falling from your new walk-in tub.