It might surprise you to learn that the bathroom, not the kitchen, is where most home accidents happen. The combination of wet, hard, surfaces, slippery soap, and performing a balancing act trying to get into the tub is a recipe for disaster. Falls are the leading cause of death among people over the age of 65, and the bathroom is where most of these happen inside the home. What is needed in order to prevent these falls is a walk-in shower tub combo.
Benefits of a Walk-In Tub
As the baby boomer generation slips into retirement age, aging Americans are relegated to taking a shower to get clean. The luxury of a long soak in a bathtub becomes a thing of the past, since climbing out of a bathtub is unmanageable. However, the benefits to your body by having a heated bath with pulsating jets to soothe and stimulate your muscles cannot be denied. By installing a walk-in tub, you can have the best of both worlds. The hybrid shower/tub combo allows for a quick shower when time is of the essence, but also has a seat and a hand-held unit, so you can luxuriate in a spa-like setting when you want a bath. The combination of a heated seat and a heated tub will allow you to stay in the bath as long as you want. These units come loaded with safety features. Strategically placed handrails will allow you to enter and exit the unit safely. Anti-scald technology will make sure the water isn’t too hot, and an anti-skid floor will contribute to your safety. Rapid fill and release of the water will ensure that you don’t sit for too long while waiting to bathe or to exit the unit. The door opens inward, so the unit will take up no more space in your crowded bathroom than a conventional tub.
What to Look For
You want your shower/tub combo to be made of acrylic with a gel coating for years of reliability. Look for a name brand product that has undergone rigorous testing and comes with a lifetime warranty. The dealer should offer professional installation services and guarantee the work. In no time at all, you can once again enjoy the healing benefits of a bath with a walk-in shower tub combo.
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