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Bath Seats Provide Therapeutic and Pleasurable Help for Elders Who Want to Live Independently!
Bath Seats and other bathroom safety products are designed for safety in the bathtub or shower
Handicapped bath and disabled shower chair
Bath seats are both therapeutic and pleasurable. They are designed to make these individuals slide easily in and out of the bathtub. A typical shower stool measures 18 inches across and 15-20 inches tall. Among those who benefit from the use of shower stools include: the elderly, who are limited to move because of their weak bones and muscles; the temporarily disabled, who are unable to move due to accident or illness; and the permanently disabled, as a result of paralysis or any other condition that makes movement difficult. Because of their simple structure, stable feet due to large suction cups, and adjustable height legs, bath chairs are important devices in allowing people with disabilities to bath safely and independently.
Since the user (and his or her relatives) know that it is safe to bath using <a href="http://showerstool.weebly.com/bath-seat.html">bath seat</a>, he or she enjoys the experience. Not to mention, if the user (or even you yourself) needs to take care of your feet and legs, having a shower stool in the bathroom is an ideal improvement.
Bath chairs are also used by elderly institutions, golden age institutions, sheltered housing complexes, and long-term nursing homes. Having a shower chair in every room reduces the need for help from caregivers, which enable these institutions to use their manpower to other important functions.
More importantly, installing bath benches in these institutions adds to the safety of the residents. It reduces their exposure to damage claims from those who accidentally slip and fall while getting in and out of the bathtub.
Hospitals also make use of shower stools. Patients who are unable to bathe due to surgery or accident use shower stools to assist caregivers in bathing them.
When looking for bath seats, you have to keep in mind various important things. Most seats for the bathroom can carry up to 400-lbs. weight capacity. Consider the weight of the patient before deciding to purchase a unit. It is also crucial that the stool for your bathroom is comfortable. The degree of comfort highly depends on the material from which the seat is made: teak wood, padded, steel covered with plastic, or aluminum.
Most chairs for bathrooms are portable and lightweight. This allows for easy storage in case you have a small space. Cleaning is not a problem as well. They are easy to maintain and kept clean.
If your elders want to live independently, simple things like placing bath benches in your shower can assist them in living alone.
Weight capacity: 400lbs. Limited lifetime warranty.
Bath Seats
The Invacare I Fit Shower Chair without Back offers comfort and stability for the user. This chair offers a 400lbs weight capacity. It also offers a wide contoured seat that has drain holes for drainage. This chair is easy to assemble without tools.
Bath Seats Specifications:
* Style: Without Back
* Microban Technology
* Height Adjusts: 15" - 21"
* Color: White
To Raise or Lower the Stool just twist the LegsWeight Capacity: 400 lbs
Warranty: 3 Year Limited Warranty
# Large contoured seating surface (18"x20")
# Tool-less assembly: NO HARDWARE
# Plastic legs with twist height adjustment and numbering system to keep all 4 legs level
# Large wide flanged rubber tips for additional security
Product Weight Capacity: 400 lbs
Frame: Tool-less assembly: NO HARDWARE
Seat Surface Depth: 18"
Seat Width: 20"
Seat Height: Range: 15"-21"
Height Adjustment: Seat to floor height adjustment range: 15"-21"
Overall Depth: At Base: 17-1/4"
