Alternatives to a walk-in tub for the elderly
Bathroom safety and accessibility choices for Seniors Aging in Place, beyond the walk-in tub.
Stepping over the tub wall has gotten harder, and you want to stay in your own home. For Seniors Aging in Place, a walk-in tub is one answer, but it is not the only one. You may be wondering what else is out there before you call anyone.
The hard part is the tub wall. You lift one leg over a wet edge while you balance on the other. For Seniors Aging in Place, that move happens every day, and it gets riskier with time. A walk-in tub is one fix, but it is not the only one. A walk-in shower with a low or barrier-free entry removes the climb. So does a tub-to-shower conversion. A built-in seat and grab bars add steady support to either.
What a job runs depends on your space and your choices. The size and layout of the tub or shower area matter, and so does whether you want a shower or a tub. The base, wall style, finish and fixture color play a part. Extras like a seat, shelves or grab bars do too. Only the tub or shower area is replaced, not the whole bathroom. Installs take In as little as One Day, and some take a second day, rarely.
This week, have a designer come to your home and lay out each option side by side. Love Your Bath sends one for a free quote, and every bathroom is quoted in person because no two are the same. Karen M. wrote that the representative "showed me just about every option there was." Ask to see the walk-in tub too, so you can compare. If a son or daughter helps with decisions, invite them to sit in.
Once it is done, getting in and out of the bath is a step, not a climb. You can sit on a built-in seat if you want to, and grab bars are there to hold. The new Jacuzzi® surface is easy to clean. You stay in the home you know, and the bath stops being the room you worry about.
What our customers say
"Jared was a Fantastic representative! He was on time, professional, fun to work with, very informed. And showed me just about every option there was. He worked with me to match my existing tile in the bathroom. Also gave us some great ideas for safety and aging in place in the home. He recognized my husband as a veteran and thanked him for his service. Call Jared! He's the best!"
"Fantastic company with a beautiful product. Alex did a great installation and was very professional in his communication and quality of work."
"MARCEL DID GREAT JOB ON MY TUB TO SHOWER CONVERSION. IT IS AWESOME I WOULD RECCOMEND LOVE YOUR BATH. THANKS FOR GREAT INSTALLATION"
Other questions about bathroom safety and accessibility for seniors aging in place
will medicare pay for a walk-in tub
Whether Medicare or any other plan helps pay depends on your own plan, so call your plan and ask what it covers. We do not promise coverage. A designer comes to your home, listens, and builds a custom plan with options and a free quote. We also offer financing.
how to get a free walk-in tub for seniors
If you have seen a free walk-in tub offer, ask what comes with it. Whether a grant, the VA or any program helps depends on your own situation and plan, so check with them directly. We do not promise coverage. A designer comes to your home, listens, and builds a custom plan with options and a free quote. We also offer financing.
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Ask Love Your Bath about bathroom safety and accessibility for seniors aging in place.