Available Options for a Walkin Bath Bench

A standard tub that is installed for disabled individuals is going to naturally include a walkin bath bench on the inside. As a matter of fact, this is one piece of equipment that any walk in tub is sure to include. On the other hand, not all of us are able to install a new bathtub in order to provide for those in our household who are dealing with limited mobility. At times, we may need to install some kind of bath transfer bench, either retrofitted to our existing tub or perhaps one that will just help them to transfer into the bathtub much easier. Here are some options that are available in a simple walkin bath bench, and some other items to consider.

If you're going to install a new walk in bathtub, the bench should be included as a standard piece of equipment. At times, it will be to the side of the door, which many people find convenient, because it is easy to make the transfer from the floor area to the bench. At other times, however, the bench may be straight away inside of the door and this is generally the case whenever you are installing the bathtub that is a rather tight fit. In this second type of bench configuration, the door will generally swing out but when it is to the side, it may swing in.

If you are retrofitting an existing bathtub with some type of a bath transfer bench, this is also something that may take a little bit of consideration as well. Many bath seats easily fit over an existing tub enclosure and can provide you with a convenient place to sit, as well as making the transfer into the tub area a little bit easier. There are also some swinging benches which are available that can help you to transfer into the bathtub effortlessly.

Of course, the bench may not be all that is necessary in order to make this room as safe as possible. After all, many slip and fall accidents occur within the bathroom and you would want to ensure that your stability was safeguarded at all times. This can often be done with wall-mounted grab bars, either stationary or perhaps on hinges. By having these grab bars available, you help to ensure that everybody who has to use the tub is going to be stable when making the transfer, as well as helping them to get up and down off of the bench.

Don't simply choose the first walkin bath bench that you see when it is included in one of these tubs. As a matter of fact, it helps to look at all of your options ahead of time in order to ensure that you are getting exactly what you need. A bath transfer bench, for example, is often a convenient item whenever you are not going to install a new tub into the area. A regular bench, however, can provide you with stability and peace of mind whenever using the tub in an area of the home that can be rather hazardous.