Handicap Bathtubs - A Look Into Your Options

In days not so long ago, handicapped people had to endure sponge baths or showers, today however, the array of handicap bathtubs available is quite amazing. In the late 20th century society finally understood the plight of the handicapped and governments around the world created laws that were designed to assist invalid or handicapped people from all walks of life. Some of the changes were the introduction of the handicapped toilet – a toilet designed for wheelchairs. Ramps, along with steps, were also included in building designs, making it easier for handicapped people to enter buildings and other structures.

So, with all these changes it was a forgone conclusion that handicap bathtubs would be also introduced. One such innovative company is Bath Solutions. This company offers various bathtubs designed for handicapped persons. The walk-in bathtub model 26 from Bathing Solutions is narrow enough to fit through any doorway in a house or apartment. This means installation is easily, albeit cheaper. The tub’s water capacity is 42 gallons and its dimensions are 26 inches wide, 53 inches long and 37 inches in height. A “door” on the side of the tub, allows the handicapped person to walk right in, sit right down and take a bath without having to struggle getting in or out. This walk-in tub comes with a lifetime warranty and retails for a mere, $2995.00.

Another leader in handicap bathtubs is the firm Accessible Environments, Inc. This company manufactures and sells walk-in bathtubs of varying sizes. Model 854 is a top seller and retails for the reasonable price of $3.769. This tub, as well as the aforementioned tub, comes with the standard accessories of a jet hand-held shower, left or right drainage option, adjustable door levels and non slip seats. These are just two of the many walk-in bathtubs available for purchase and easily installed into your existing bathroom.

Manufacturers guarantee there is no need to remodel your bathroom – the walk-in tub, fits straight in. But what of the handicapped person who is confined to a wheelchair, what kinds of handicap bathtubs are available to these people? Bathtubs are also retailed for the wheelchair bound person and again, easily installed in your bathroom. The disable person is no able to wheel his or her wheelchair into the bath (in a month it would be rusting), he or she simply rolls the chair next to the bathtub then slides from the chair into the tub. Disabled person centers across the country, have these handicap bathtubs and have found them to be a godsend.

The handicap bathtub has helped many disabled people live a relatively normal life, gone are the days of having someone come to your house to give you a sponge bath, thanks to handicap bathtub, disabled people have independence.