Easy Access Baths 101: Seniors Bathe Easy in Walk-in Tubs
Easy access baths make bathing fun and enjoyable again.
With a walk-in bathtub, you no longer have to climb over a high wall to get in or out of the tub with wet feet and slippery floors. You can simply open the door to your beautiful new soaking tub and use all of the ADA-compliant features to safely step right in and take a seat.
This is especially important for seniors looking to continue living independently — or age in place – long-term. More than one-third of those 65 years or older experience a fall each year, and bathrooms have many slippery surfaces.
So, easy access bathtubs are one of the best additions that seniors can make to the bathroom in order to prevent slips and falls.
Here’s how walk-in bathtubs can help you bathe easy and enjoy all of the bubbles and benefits.
Easy Access Bath Handles for Assistance
From handheld shower heads to strategically placed grab bars, walk-in bathtub handles allow for easy access.
Door handles: Walk-in tub doors serve a lot of different purposes and are often pretty heavy-duty. They provide a water-tight seal.
That said, the door handles are specially designed to make the door simple to use. It doesn’t require a lot of effort to open and close. Curved handles also mean no sharp edges, which can hurt.
Grab bars: These bathtub handles are important. They assist with getting in and out of the tub. Grab bars can also help you better adjust your position while inside the tub.
Need extra assistance? Grab bars can be placed on the walls around your tub.
Faucets: Walk-in bathtubs place faucet knobs within reach of where you will be sitting. Some tubs offer handheld shower heads that are easily moveable.
You can grab and twist the handles with a light touch. This is extra helpful for those managing arthritis symptoms.