What to look for in a Handicap Bathtub

When your loved one becomes handicap there are several adjustments that need to be made to allow them to remain as independent as possible. An injury or a disease can make it difficult to get around as usual and it may be necessary to hire a handy-man that can install such things as wheelchair ramps, hand bars in the bathroom and more. One of the other special features that are available to those who are handicap is a handicap bathtub. Things have changed over the years and now you can purchase specially designed bathtubs that you simply open the door and walk in to take a bath.

The walk in handicap bathtub usually will not take up any extra room so there is no need to expand the bathroom or sacrifice space. A easy to open door can be accessed so they can walk in to the bathtub to sit down. These uniquely designed bathtubs also have a bench type seat in them as well so your loved one can sit down and take their bath without being afraid of not getting out. This type of bathtub is much safer than the traditional oval shaped bathtub where the handicap person must step over the bathtub to get into it.

When you need to find a handicap bathtub there are several things that you may want to look for.

• Depending on the severity of the handicap, you have the choice of the “step in and sit down” model or the “sit and pivot model” which allows the person to help themselves from the wheelchair to the bathtub where they can easilypivot themselves around in the tub.



• Customize your bathtub. Choose left or right hand drain, hydrotherapy, self drying feature, temperature control, whirlpool features and more.



• Check to make sure that the tub provides the right amount of safety for your loved one. Because everyone’s needs are different, you can customize your handicap bathtub to suit your needs.

When you first decide to purchase a handicap bathtub there are several different places to purchase it; online, at a wholesale dealer or at a home improvement center. These bathtubs are made per specification of the factory. In order to get your handicap bathtub customized you will need to contact the company independently in order to ensure you get the right bathtub to suit your needs.

How safe are these bathtubs?

The company has designed the bathtubs to provide the right amount of safety for each individual. Some of the special safety features to look for is the locking gate, power seating, and access that is easy to enter and exit the bathtub. The price of the handicap bathtub will range between $3000.00 and $6000.00, depending on what you require. Make sure that you are happy with your selection before you purchase it. You also need to make sure that it meets all your individual needs. If you order a special handicap bathtub and you are not satisfied, it would be a good idea to report this to the company that you bought it from. Using the product that may be uncomfortable to you may cause you to injure yourself using it.