Walk-In Tub For Aging Parent

SonnyJack · 02-16-2016, 07:58 PM

As the title suggests, anyone have any experience buying one of these for aging parents? My mother needs one and I can't decide between the standard ones which position you like you would sit in a chair to take a bath. Or, something that looks more like a traditional tub, allowing you to stretch out, but has a entry/exit door and a power seat which lowers you down into the water and then raises you up.

Mom doesn't care which version.

I welcome opinions.

M_Six · 02-16-2016, 08:21 PM

My Mom's new place has a walk-in shower that is the size of a standard tub-surround. There's no real tub, though. More like a big shower with a small bench in it. The first time she sat on the bench she slid right off and onto the bottom of the shower. Luckily my sister was there to help her up. Still, she prefers it to a tub. No need to lift her feet up and over the side of a tub to get in or out.

SonnyJack · 02-17-2016, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by M_Six

My Mom's new place has a walk-in shower that is the size of a standard tub-surround. There's no real tub, though. More like a big shower with a small bench in it. The first time she sat on the bench she slid right off and onto the bottom of the shower. Luckily my sister was there to help her up. Still, she prefers it to a tub. No need to lift her feet up and over the side of a tub to get in or out.

Appreciate that. I can see the convenience of not needing to step-in or out. The lips on the walk-in tubs seem low enough. Walk-in shower option just scared me to death because of what you referred to.

I very much appreciate your response. Have a great day!

roastbeef · 02-17-2016, 05:32 AM

i always thought the one with the little door would be pretty sweet. i jacked up my hip a few years back and dreaded even getting into the shower. a step-in bathtub without much of a rise would have been badass. i sound old, but i was 27 at the time (all better now). its like having a damn jacuzzi.

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UncleWede · 02-17-2016, 04:44 PM

My mom can still step, it was the periods of STANDING still in the shower, so dad put a little plastic seat in the shower and she is good for now.

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M_Six Free Thinker 16967 Rep 7,455 Posts Drives: 2016 MB GLC300 4matic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Foothills of Mt Level iTrader: (0)	My Mom's new place has a walk-in shower that is the size of a standard tub-surround. There's no real tub, though. More like a big shower with a small bench in it. The first time she sat on the bench she slid right off and onto the bottom of the shower. Luckily my sister was there to help her up. Still, she prefers it to a tub. No need to lift her feet up and over the side of a tub to get in or out. __________________ Mark markj.pics "There is no shame in dropping fruit in your glass." -UncleWede
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roastbeef Lieutenant General 11586 Rep 12,728 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (4)	i always thought the one with the little door would be pretty sweet. i jacked up my hip a few years back and dreaded even getting into the shower. a step-in bathtub without much of a rise would have been badass. i sound old, but i was 27 at the time (all better now). its like having a damn jacuzzi. http://www.americanstandard-us.com/a...en,-lo-res.jpg __________________ Instagram; @roastbeefmike
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UncleWede Long Time Admirer, First Time Owner 18032 Rep 9,378 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Dark Graphite Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oxnard, CA iTrader: (0)	My mom can still step, it was the periods of STANDING still in the shower, so dad put a little plastic seat in the shower and she is good for now.
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