Bathing needs extra thought

THE older we get, the harder it can become to carry out daily tasks, such as getting around the house or bathing. Unfortunately, it s just a fact of life. But one size definitely doesn t fit all when it comes to choosing the best and safest bathing solution for your needs. Some people love baths, others prefer showers — or like both. Thankfully, there is plenty of choice, including walk-in baths, walk-in showers, wet rooms and bath lifts. All are designed to make life safer, and a free home survey can be the best way to assess which might suit you best. Walk-in baths are great for those who find it hard to get over the side of a standard bath, but still want to enjoy a lovely warm soak to ease aching joints. A sealed door with a low-entry step is easy to negotiate. Some baths have a powered seat fitted to make getting in and out even easier. And there are baths in which you can lie full-length, as well as shorter, seated versions. A walk-in shower will fit in the space of your current bathtub and be a fantastic, modern addition to your home. It can also be excellent for applying warm water to an area of the body that has been causing particular pain or discomfort. You can control the temperature through a thermostatic mixer shower. So a safe, constant water temperature is available at all times without the risk of scalding.