Are you looking for handicap showers to accommodate yourself or someone you care for? Thanks to advancement in technology, handicap products—including handicap showers—are now easy to purchase. When shopping for this type of shower, think about the ones that are used in nursing homes, adult foster care homes, etc. This may help you find the kind of handicap shower suitable for your home.
How are handicap showers used?
People who have limited movement due to illness or a certain condition may be able to bathe with the help of a handicap shower. An elderly person or a sick patient may lie down on a shower bed rather than sit up or hold on to a railing. This kind of relaxed bathing encourages the person to bathe more often because it significantly reduces stress and effort.
The handicap showers are especially made for shower chairs and beds, making it easier to put the person in and out of the showers. The showers do not have any bumps; they are just like a bathroom floor that has a drain for the water.
Like all showers, you have to watch for water under your feet. There is a non-slip surface on the floor of the shower so no one should fall. Most times, if you are careful the patient is fine, yet in few cases the patient may slip and fall. In this case, seek medical care immediately.
How does a handicap shower look like?
The primary aim of a handicap shower is to save time when showering. Therefore, everything you need must be readily at hand. The setup appears like a complete bathroom. Its showers are large, and it has a soap dispenser which you attach on the wall. The dispenser can also be used to store shampoo. The setup is large enough so that the caregiver can stand in the shower without getting wet.
Most handicap showers are built on brick tiles, although some are made of fiberglass. You can get handheld showerheads to complement your handicap shower. Choices of seat mounts and grab bars are also available for pre-installed units. For additional comfort and ease, you may want to combine handicap tubs and shower.
Where to Buy Handicap Showers
Handicap showers can be bought at medical stores or any home and furniture store that offers handicap products. A good number of selections and styles are also available on the internet.
Care and Maintenance
Maintaining your handicap shower is the same as maintaining any other shower. Clean the shower with mildew and mold cleaners. Because showers produce moisture, the important thing is to keep mildew and mold away. Use long brushes to clean hard spots and above the shower head.
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