Accessible showers and baths

Choosing the most appropriate bathroom suite for a residential plumbing, whether it is a shower, bath or both, the most important consideration is safety. Bathing activities are difficult especially for anyone who has a physical disability. Generally showering is considered a safer task since getting in and out of the shower is somewhat easier than sinking into a deep surface like the tub.  Medical experts agree that showers is a more hygienic way of cleansing the body, however soaking in a hot bath offers therapeutic and emotional benefits

Before selecting a bath or shower, homeowners need to explore all the alternative methods that can be used for bathing. Depending on the type of injury or disability especially if it required of you to transfer someone from a wheelchair to the tub, this can be one of the most perilous activities when attempting this at home by yourself. To accommodate a semi-ambulatory person, your bathroom must be carefully designed to provide maximum safety with maintaining a barrier free environment. If it is a bath you wish to install, perhaps a bench would be appropriate to transition a person with ease from a wheelchair. Tub seats make it easier for those who have poor leg strength or tire easily and need to sit while bathing. An added bonus in today’s bathroom industry are that baths come in a vast array of sizes, making them more accommodating for people of all sizes.

Substitute curtains with bath screens

Whether you choose to build your own bath bench and permanently install it in the tub which is sturdier than the removable kind since they tend to be more stable, make certain that is allows for proper drainage in order for the water not over flow. Also grab bars will assist with moving around in the bath or shower ensuring they are properly mounted to the walls.  bath shower screens provide an adequate substitute for shower curtains since they are solid and provide a water tight seal. Shower enclosures are also a great solution for those who prefer showering and again they come in a broad range of sizes to accommodate a bench or seat. 

To make showering a less daunting task, think about installing a shower slider rail which allows the individual to freely move the shower around the body since it is on a flexible hose. Electric shower units are great for anyone wanting to enjoy a spa retreat turning the cold water supply into instant heat without needing a hot water supply. Many manufacturers provide special adapters that replace the existing fixed shower head or special attachments hoses for bath basin mixer taps.