Bathtub Access for Safe Entry

The edge of the bathtub is in many cases the greatest obstacle to safe and secure bathing. In cases where a barrier-free or roll-in shower are inappropriate there are a number of alternatives to help make the tub a safer and more secure. Properly located grab bars, over the tub seats like the one pictured here, and power bathlifts are all very helpful.

Over the tub seats are available in a variety of styles and configurations. Some models are supported by the tub itself while others are mounted to the wall and can be folded up out of the way when not in use. Transferring to and from these seats is relatively easy and they avoid the problems many people encounter when trying to stand while seated on the bottom of the tub. Seats in combination with grab bars are often the right solution and can fold-up out the way when not in use.

Some of our clients need or enjoy soaking in a nice warm bath but can't get in and out of the tub. A power bathlift can solve this problem. A bathlift is essentially a waterproof seat that can raise and lower a user in/out of the bathtub. Typically, bathlifts use a battery powered motor to lower and raise the lift. The lifts are lightweight and easy to use and install. The Beluga bathlift is shown in this picture.

Let EHLS help you to make your bath tub safe and comfortable again