The Benefits Of Using Bathtub Lifts
If you are, or know someone, who struggles to get in and out of traditional bathtubs or showers, then you would be able to benefit from Bathtub Lifts. These should not be confused with products such as walkin bathtubs (sometimes known as accessible bathtubs, disabled baths, or elderly bathtubs). While a walk-in bath would provide convenience, the entire bathroom would need to undergo a complete renovation that would prove to be expensive and inconvenient. Keep in mind that a walk-in bath needs to be completely drained before you can get out. This can lead to the user getting rather cold, especially if the tub was full. A bathlift allows for accessible bathtubs as well as regained independence. These lifts are far more cost-effective than re-designing a bathroom for disabled persons and they have none of the drawbacks of a walk-in bath.
The ways that Bathtub Lifts operate are fairly simple and truly make existing baths become accessible bathtubs. They gently lower an elderly or disabled individual into the water so that they can bathe. Once they are finished, the lift will raise them out again. As a safety feature, if there is not enough power for the bathlift to be raised, then it will not lower the person. The hand-held control only has two buttons and it is very simple to use. If necessary, bath lifts can also be used by a caretaker or attendant, to ensure that the user is safe. They can also be adapted to make very accessible showers.
Typically, Bathtub Lifts are manufactured at a slight rearwards angle so that the individual will not fall forward when using it. The cover is usually non-slip and machine washable for added convenience, and the covers are available in a variety of colors. When in the upright position, the seat flaps of the bathlift are level with the edge of the tub. This allows for a wider seating area and easier transfer onto and off of the bathlift. As the lift descends into the water of the tub, the seat flaps fold up automatically and the backrest reclines slightly.
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Bathtub Lifts operate on a rechargeable battery so you never need to worry about losing power. Depending on the type of model that you choose, the lift should be able to manage 20 lifts before needing to be recharged. You also have the option of obtaining a travel bag to store your lift in, depending on the model you choose, allowing you to take your bathlift with you when you travel. |
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