Bathroom is one place in the house which witnesses more accidents from falling and slipping. In aiding a senior citizen avoid such mishaps it is very necessary to have the right kind of bath room set up. Choosing the correct bath room elements is thus of prime importance as one needs to be attentive to both comfort and look. With the objective to provide bathing ease to the senior people many company have designed different models of bath tubs. The most popular one that serves the purpose in the best possible way is the walk-in bath tubs.
The walk-in bath tubs have doors that can be opened while entering and exiting. This factor rules out the discomfiture of climbing in and out of the tub, prevents slipping on the tub bed for not finding the right grip and saves a lot of other inconveniences that senior persons can face. The doors of the walk-in tub have a five inch high opening with an above twenty inch inward thickness. The question of water leakage is not a possibility as the make ensures that the door will seal tightly enough to prevent water drips. Another major aspect of the walk-in tub is the slip proof floor which averts the risk of falling.
The walk in tubs also has the built in cushioned seat which makes it a more comfortable experience for the senior people to be seated and have shower. The walk-in tubs have easy accessible faucets and extendable shower cords. These features enable the senior people to have an enjoyable bath without having to worry over physical exertions of fetching the much required bathing tools. Having this facility enables many senior people to enjoy bath in private without having someone to watch over them even in the bathroom. Even the family can take it easy with their anxiety when the senior people walk in to the bathrooms for private shower.
Commonly there is a concern with the drainage of the water from the tub. The walk-in tubs ensure quick water drainage. This is benefiting as there is less chance of water storage. Many bath tubs tend to have bacterial growth if there is water leftover in the tubs for a considerable longer period of time. This can lead to many kinds of skin related problems. Researches show that longer exposure to water softens the skin making it vulnerable to damages. But the warm air jets provide a better rejuvenating experience as the person can receive water massages for extended period yet relax not worrying how it might hamper the skin.
The other facilities include anti scald water mixing which doesn’t allow the heat to climb beyond the preset temperature. This decreases the probability of getting burns. The walk-in tubs drain the used water without recirculating it. This means that every time a person fills the tub the water will be fresh and not bacteria infested. The walk-in tubs are designed to fit normal bath room spacing. Before getting the tubs it is preferable that one checks for pre installation damages.
With the walk-in tubs the seniors can now enjoy relaxing baths.
Author Resource:
Darek Bosek is the owner of Factory Plaza, Inc - direct manufacturer and distributor of kitchen cabinets. Factory Plaza is headquartered in Bensenville, Illinois but serving continental US and Canada with residential and commercial kitchen projects. Darek offers solid knowledge about kitchen cabinet industry and long-time experience. His business prides itself in detailed craftsmanship and the most competitive prices in the industry. www.factoryplaza.com
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