Special bath tubs for special needs

For a fit and healthy person taking a bath or a shower is not generally a problem and access to the bath or shower is not even considered. The type of handicapped bath tub needed will depend on many factors will have to be taken into account before it is purchased. A Point of concern for something like a handicap bath tub is how easy is it for the person the get into and out of? So the safety aspect is another major consideration when purchasing a handicap bath tub.Still, the features you will need will be determined by the nature and severity of the handicap as well. Easy access, a power seat and a gate that locks in place could all be points to consider in your handicap bath tub. As the needs and requirements of the handicapped and elderly are more complicated than normal, handicapped bath tubs are designed and made to much more rigorous standards to ensure safety and comfort for the user. The health benefits from Jacuzzis and hot tubs are quite well known and walk in tubs can also have the same effect. Most importantly these bath tubs are quite high and designed for easy access including a height adjustable seat so the patient can sit comfortably while bathing. Making the tub easy to enter means that it is safer and there is less chance of someone slipping and injuring themselves while trying to get in. By fitting shower heads to the side of the tub, users in a seated position are still able to wash themselves fully. The handicapped bath tubs that are fitted with additional features such as whirlpools, massage sprays and hydrotherapy can completely transform the bathing experience for users with aching and tired muscles.Handicapped bath tubs come in a wide range of sizes, depths and features to ensure that the bather will have an experience not normally achieved by regular bathing. The down side to these bath tubs is the expense as they typically range from anything up to 6,000 dollars for a tub with all the whirlpool and hydrotherapy attachments. You may find that your Medicare insurance may contribute a percentage of the cost (sometimes all) if the tub is purchase because of disability or age. The insurance agent should be able to tell you if this is possible. In the past where handicapped or aged people have had difficulty bathing, this style of bath tub has improved what must have been for them a daunting and often frightening experience.