Walk-in Bathtub
Tuesday 07 Jul 2009
One day I saw a TV commercial for a walk-in bathtub and it made me curious to find out more. Of course, my first thought was wondering how the heck it keeps water from leaking out and flooding your bathroom! I was more excited though about how such a tub could allow more people who love baths the access to soak in the tub. Along the way, I’ve heard from older folks and those who have physical challenges, that they would love to take a bath if only they could get in and out of the tub. And being the bath person that I am, I cringed at the idea of not being able to take a bath.
What I have discovered is amazing! They have all sorts of walk-in bathtubs and they really do work! This one pictured above is especially great since it fits into a small shower stall area where you normally couldn’t fit a tub and it has a whirlpool. It reminds me of the concept of the Japanese sitting tubs. And since our bath salts are not oily they won’t clog the jets, so you can luxuriate in an extra therapeutic bathing experience.
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Interestingly enough, the Japanese sitting tubs are definitely coming back into vogue. I’ve seen them in quite a few high end home decor magazines.
The walk-in tub has always interested me from an elder-car standpoint. It’s nice to know that the option exists and works.
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Hello,
I am 86 years old and my knees aren’t what they once were.
I think the best temporary relief I have ever had was from a jacuzzi/whirlpool..Unfortuantely I am not rich or have the means to pay for them.
What I did find which I could afford was a Walk-in Bath tub. I found some that had hydrotherapy jets that are the next best to jacuzzi.
My research led me to this site
I hope this helps other seniors that are out there looking for answers