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Walk-In Bath - Any Ab Tips?
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The aged P's will be investing in a walk-bath soon, and I wondered if Abers had any advice they would care to pass on regarding types or possible pitfalls.
My only priority to pass on to the project is to ensure the taps are thermostatic to avoid scalds, but owt else would be gratefully received.
My only priority to pass on to the project is to ensure the taps are thermostatic to avoid scalds, but owt else would be gratefully received.
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The bathroom needs to be very warm indeed. You have to enter the empty bath, shut the door CAREFULLY, fill the bath, bath, then sit there while the water drains away afterwards. As you can't immerse as in a normal bath, I would suggest that they look at a level access shower cubicle instead. It will be easier to use and less chilly, also a massive saving on water...
13:03 Tue 08th Jan 2013
The bathroom needs to be very warm indeed. You have to enter the empty bath, shut the door CAREFULLY, fill the bath, bath, then sit there while the water drains away afterwards. As you can't immerse as in a normal bath, I would suggest that they look at a level access shower cubicle instead. It will be easier to use and less chilly, also a massive saving on water compared to a walk in bath.
Level access showers are also much less disastrous if the door seal fails....and it does happen!
Level access showers are also much less disastrous if the door seal fails....and it does happen!
I don't like showers (I fall over when I try to wash my feet) so the walk-in bath is my choice. Woofgang is correct in the disadvantages mentioned, but you can always drape a towel (or old cardie) round your shoulders while waiting for the bath to fill.
There are 2 drains, so it's quicker to empty than to fill.
There are 2 drains, so it's quicker to empty than to fill.
The seats are very strong. You would need to ask the supplier what the weight limit on the seat and fixings is but there shouldn't be a problem up to about 20 stone, just check with the supplier. If either of the aged p's is unsteady on their feet then make sure that there are suitable rails etcet. You might get advice from their local Social Services Occupational therapy department but they are often horribly overstretched and it might take some time.