Discover The Advantages Of A Walk-In Tub With A Door For Elderly People

Many people are often perplexed as to how exactly walk-in bathtub’s function, and how they differ from regular bathtubs. Logically speaking, a bathtub that is equipped with a door should not be able to keep water inside; otherwise, it will likely leak water, but this is not the case with a Safe Step walk-in tub.

First off, our walk-in bathtubs are manufactured according to the highest safety standards. As a result, the doors properly seal once the tub is filled with water, and another safety feature of our products is that the doors cannot accidentally open while the tub is filled with water.

For those who are not familiar with them, a walk-in tub is a specifically built type of bathtub that comes equipped with a door, a non-slip floor, and a seat so you can simply step into and out of the tub without having to climb over the edge and run the risk of falling. Additionally equipped with handrails and strong grab bars to add more support, these tubs are made with safety, comfort and accessibility in mind.

What many people do not know, however, is that there are numerous advantages that come with walk-in bathtubs, especially for the elderly and individuals who have physical mobility problems. It is actually quite strange that walk-in tubs are not found in more homes and assisted living facilities across the USA, especially when one considers how many seniors end up in the hospital emergency room each year after falling in the bathroom.

The price of walk-in tubs in the USA could have a considerable impact on their sales, but in this article, we will talk more about the many benefits of these products, and why they are considered a great investment. Acrylic or fiberglass are typically used to manufacture walk-in bathtubs (or a combination of both). Although the first are often more expensive, they are also highly durable and as a result, more lasting. The overall cost of a walk-in tub is also influenced by additional features, such as whether they are equipped with hydro massage jets, is issued as a MicroSoothe® Air Therapy System, and more.

The size of the walk-in bathtub is another element that may determine its overall cost. Since the depth of a conventional bathtub is just over one-foot, walk-in tubs are sometimes bigger in size and if your current water heater only has a 40-gallon tank, you might also need to replace that. But when you compare all of this to your bathroom safety and comfort, there is no price too high. When it comes to everyday hygiene routine, the safety and independence one will experience with a walk-in tub with a door, is simply unmatched.

The aim of this article is to highlight the benefits of installing a walk-tub with a door in your bathroom. We also do understand that the initial costs may be high, ranging from a few thousand dollars up to $20,000 or more for high-end models with additional spa features, but this should be seen as a financial investment – not only in your overall safety and health but also in your property.

As was previously noted, thousands of Americans over the age of 65 end up in the emergency room of a hospital with mild to severe injuries, as a result of bathroom falls every year. Attempts to climb over the side of a regular bathtub (which is usually a high threshold), are the main cause of these falls.

Because of the loss of muscle mass that occurs as we age, we begin to lose our mobility, which also means that while getting in and out of a regular bath was never an issue for you when you were younger, it can become a serious threat when you grow older. A bathroom fall could result in fractured bones or a serious head injury and the only way to avoid that, is to remove the tread – the side of the tub.

Over the years, we have developed some innovative designs to address this problem adequately, but because it is impossible not to have a side to the tub, our Safe Step walk-in bathtubs are equipped with doors that are very easy to open and close - avoiding the user from having to climb over a barrier that could result in a fall.

All you need to do is to enter the walk-in tub by opening and closing the door, fill the tub with water, and enjoy a refreshing bath. We also ensure users that the doors seal properly, so there will be no leaks. Not only does the tub fill rapidly with water, but it also drains quickly, so after enjoying a relaxing bath, you simply drain the water and exit safely by simply stepping over a very low threshold.

Last but not least, research also shows that American homes with walk-in bathtubs sell for more than those without. Therefore, in addition to being one of the best financial investments you could ever make in your health and safety when looking to age independently at home, you can also think of a walk-in tub as a value-added benefit to the property you own.

For more details, visit our website at https://www.safesteptub.com/.