Walk-in bath or simple belt lift?
Rejuvenating: Relax with a long, hot soak in the bath
MORE than 80 per cent of visitors to disabled living centres go to try out bathing equipment, as being able to wash yourself independently is something that most people are particularly keen to hold onto. An occupational therapist is another source of good advice. And companies that specialise in adapted bathing can also talk you through suitable options. A walk-in bath is ideal for those who enjoy a rejuvenating soak to relieve aches and pains. And some now offer the assistance of a bath lift. What all have in common is a door in the side, making stepping into the bath almost as easy as getting into the shower. Alternatively, a belt lift can be fitted in an hour, transforming your existing bath. The belt unfurls from a fixed wall unit that comes with a sturdy hand rail, and fixes securely to a bracket on the other side of the bath. Use a handset to lower yourself gently into the bath.