Walk In Shower Enclosures

Walk In Shower Enclosures for Ease and Safety...

A walk in shower offers a safer alternative and more comfortable experience to bathing for the elderly or disabled.
A Walk In Shower Enclosure offers convenience and comfort for those who find getting into and out of the bath a problem. Showers above baths as opposed to walk in showers can pose problems. People who find it difficult to lift themselves into and out of a bath because of muscle weakness or joint pain also find it difficult to shower in the bath. The bathtub can be like a mountain to climb for those who have disabilities. A Walk In Shower Enclosure can make all the difference.

Walk In Shower Enclosures preferred over Baths

Thirty years ago, baths were commonly used by nursing homes and rehabilitation centres. But now, walk in showers are much more common as the benefits and safety of walk in showers outweighed those of baths. Additionally, walk in showers are preferred by households and nursing homes because of their cost-efficiency. The fact a walk in shower uses less water than bathtubs has a big impact on water bills. Whirlpool baths used to be a feature of care homes but as many elderly residents suffer with incontinence, it made baths laborious to clean. Whirpool baths were outlawed by the UK because of the Clostridium difficile risk that fester in the baths and which can be deadly to the elderly or the very young.

An Age Old Problem...

A walk-in shower is ideal for elderly users who might find it difficult to climb in and out of baths or regular showers.
It's an unwelcome fact, but one all of us must face up to. When we get older, things get creakier, muscles lose strength, bones become brittle. Even if you're relatively healthy, chances are at some point it will simply be too difficult to lift yourself out of a bath. If you're concerned about your safety, or the safety of an elderly relative, a walk in shower could be the solution.

For Independence

It's possible to find specialist walk-in showers designed specifically for the elderly or physically challenged. Walk-in showers can feature tile-free designs that are easy to clean. The shower tray is at ground level and can be made to be easy-cleaning and slip-resistant. A Walk In Shower Enclosure designed for the elderly user will also feature a low-level swing-in seat (often detachable for other shower users). Large controls and easy readability means you can easily control temperature. A walk-in shower will offer independence, increased safety and prevent water leakage.



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Advantages of walk in Showers
Walk in showers are not only a glamorous and aesthetically pleasing bathroom accessory, they also boast a multitude of benefits that make walk in showers a must for any contemporary bathroom aficionado.

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