Keep your bathing confidence

THERE’S no need to avoid bathing or risk your welfare in a non-specialised non specialised bathroom. If falling is a concern, you can keep your independence and your confidence with a walk-in bath.

These baths offer low-entry access through a door in the side. So if you have trouble lifting your legs, you can still enjoy the benefits of a regular bath, but with extra protection.

Creating a luxurious bathroom doesn’t have to be expensive.

There are walk-in bath features that can be factory fitted to transform your everyday bathing experience. Chromotherapy underwater lighting and hydrotherapy spa system options will make your bathroom a relaxing place you’ll never want to leave.

In fact, these additions will turn your bathroom into a spa-like sanctuary. The luxury systems promote balance and healing and will help you unwind.

With its integrated contoured seat, a stylish, modern walk-in bath will help keep injuries to a minimum while providing maximum comfort.

Alternatively, an easy-access shower combines the comfort of fold-away seating with the safety of grab rails and slip-resistant flooring. It can be a savvy solution for a smaller bathroom, bathroom creating space while providing a better bathing experience for the whole household.

And there is always the option of a bath lift (left), which makes bathing easier without major alterations to your bathroom.

Belt lifts are the most popular. A fabric band pulls out from a fixed unit on the wall and attaches to a floor-mounted bracket.

Sit on the taut band and a batterypowered motor then slowly rotates a roller, letting it out further and lowering you gently down to the bottom of the bath where you can enjoy a full-length soak.