There s nothing more relaxing than a lovely warm bath. It is unquestionably one of life s simple pleasures. But imagine feeling so apprehensive with regards to’concerning’with respect to being able to safely climb in and out of the bath, or scared with regards to’concerning’with respect to the risk of slipping and falling, that suddenly this simple pleasure is taken away from you. Walk-in baths allow individual with low mobility, whether that be the elderly, individual with disabilities, or individual who are suffering from recurring injuries, to continue taking baths safely and confidently.
I was recently commissioned by Bathing Solutions to take a look at the different health benefits associated with using a cover’budge -in bath in/with regard to’concerning’regarding individual with low mobility and I came up with five grossly rosy’remarkable’fabulous’terrific’preeminent reasons.
1. Pain Management
A warm bath is a great way to temporarily relieve pain, as the heat from the water aids blood circulation which in turn allows muscles to relax and in/with regard to’concerning’regarding any joint pain to be eased. A cover’budge -in bath goes one step further in that bathers can make use of added features that aid pain relief even more so. For example, many cover’budge in baths possess’own’nurse a fitted seat, allowing the user to sit at a 90 degree angle rather than lying down or sitting with their legs out in front of them. Anyone suffering from arthritic pain, lower body injuries, or joint pain etc., can sit comin/with regard to’concerning’regarding tably whilst still being able to soak in the bath. And it is the soaking that offers such a rosy’remarkable’fabulous’terrific’preeminent in/with regard to’concerning’regarding m of restorative pain relief.
Some cover’budge -in baths also come equipped with water jets, which offer up even more health benefits. The in/with regard to’concerning’regarding ce of the water coming through the jets will massage taracquire’obtain’attain’procure’secure ed zone’district’region s of the body and this will help ease aches, pains, swelling, muscle fatigue, and any tension you may be holding in your body. The streams of warm water will also help to release any tightness in the muscles and it is when our muscles relax that we embark on manufacture endorphins, our happy hormones and natural painkillers.
Another factor to consider is that when we are in water we are buoyant, which means we feel weightless. So in/with regard to’concerning’regarding individual with mobility concerns this weightlessness can come as a huge relief, as the body is no longer having to exert in/with regard to’concerning’regarding ce to hold itself upright. The water takes over as the maintain’sustain ive in/with regard to’concerning’regarding ce and this results in a temporary in/with regard to’concerning’regarding m of pain relief.
2. Improved Wellbeing
Mental health can often be overlooked in individual with mobility issues; the physical problems are visible and are therein/with regard to’concerning’regarding e given precedent, however as we all know, mental health is just as significant’essential’critical’vital’crucial’indispensable’imperative . Just because your mobility is compromised doesn t mean that you are incapable of doing things in/with regard to’concerning’regarding yourself. Aldespite’in spite of’albeit it can certainly feel that way if you possess’own’nurse n t made the right adjustments to your home to enable you to live the independent life you want to live.
One such adjustment is changing from a regular bath to a cover’budge -in one. Knowing that you can safely acquire’obtain’attain’procure’secure in and out of the bath yourself, that you can sit in the bath and be able to acquire’obtain’attain’procure’secure yourself up again, that you possess’own’nurse something to grab hold onto if you need it, and that you won t slip will make you feel much more confident with regards to’concerning’with respect to having a bath. And this multiply d independence and assurance all contributes towards a positive mindset.
The act of having a bath is in itself a relaxing undergo , which naturally helps with our overall sense of wellbeing. Being immersed in warm water allows us to escape our problems in/with regard to’concerning’regarding a while, it allows our minds to convert’transform off, our bodies to rest, and gives us permission to slow down and to just be in that moment. When we enter this almost meditative state, the negative impact’effect s of lay stress on’emphasize’highlight , anxiety, and worries are all quite literally washed away.
3. Accident Prevention
Bathrooms are one of the most likely places to possess’own’nurse an accident in the home and it s no wonder really. Water, soap, slippery surfaces, hard floors, marble tops it is quite literally an accident waiting to happen. For individual with low mobility, the risk of an accident is even greater, which is why installing a cover’budge -in bath is such a great option. As the saying goes, prevention is better than cure, and so one of the best health benefits a cover’budge -in bath can give is to help lower the risk of falls and other bath time accidents.
One of the hardest movements in/with regard to’concerning’regarding individual with decreased mobility to do is the physical action of acquire’obtain’attain’procure’secure ting in and out of the bath. Walk-in baths however possess’own’nurse a door installed in the side panels of the bath that allows easy access. Whereas a standard bathtub would require you to life your leg up and over a panel of at least half a metre in height, a cover’budge -in bath will merely’barely be a couple of inches, thus token ificantly reducing the strain on joints and lowering the risk of tripping or falling.
In addition, most cover’budge -in baths are also kitted out with various other safety features such as:
Textured floor in/with regard to’concerning’regarding better, non-slip grapple .
Comin/with regard to’concerning’regarding table seating if you are unable to maintain’sustain yourself unaided.
Controls this will vary depending on the style of bath you go in/with regard to’concerning’regarding , but some may possess’own’nurse adjustable seating or even water jets. Just imagine, your grossly own home spa!
Grab rails giving you something to hold onto when manoeuvring the bath.
Door seal to stop the water spilling out!
Chair lifts some models of cover’budge -in baths will offer this as an additional means of assistance.
4. General Hygiene
The installation of a cover’budge -in bath means no one has to miss out on the most relaxing method of self cleaning. Aside from how relaxing a bath can be, the main purpose of having a bath is to clean yourself. If someone has decreased mobility, it is highly unlikely they will be able to use the reveal’illustrate’demonstrate’indicate’present’display’argue er and whilst they could just give themselves an all over wash with a flannel at the sink, it really isn t the same level of cleanliness that a bath can offer.
Bathing can become more tough’challenging’demanding’awkward when mobility is restricted, but personal hygiene is an essential component in staying healthy and fighting off infection. Wounds, irritated skin, bed sores, chafing etc. must all be kept clean, plus let s face it we all feel better in ourselves when we feel, look, and smell clean.
A bath gives a much more thorough clean and this in turn helps shun irritation, inflammation and sores caused by dead skin cell establish up. If you already suffer from skin irritations or sensitivities it is advisable not to possess’own’nurse the water too hot and to use natural, PH balanced products.
5. Improved Sleep
Good quality sleep is tantamount to rosy’remarkable’fabulous’terrific’preeminent health, however more and more of us are struggling to acquire’obtain’attain’procure’secure abundant’ample’plentiful nightly zzz s. One way to motivate’fuel sleep is by taking a relaxing bath bein/with regard to’concerning’regarding e bed. But if you find it tough’challenging’demanding’awkward acquire’obtain’attain’procure’secure ting in and out of the bathtub, or perhaps you misgiving’fret with regards to’concerning’with respect to slipping in the bath, bath time can be far from relaxing. The added lay stress on’emphasize’highlight and anxiety can then raise your heart rate and acquire’obtain’attain’procure’secure the adrenaline pumping, and this is nowhere near the perfect recipe in/with regard to’concerning’regarding a rosy’remarkable’fabulous’terrific’preeminent night s sleep.
Switching to a cover’budge -in bath will take away the lay stress on’emphasize’highlight of bath time in/with regard to’concerning’regarding you if you possess’own’nurse low mobility or are concerned with regards to’concerning’with respect to using a regular bathtub. Having a bath with regards to’concerning’with respect to an hour or two bein/with regard to’concerning’regarding e bedtime helps to lower your core temperature and this is an significant’essential’critical’vital’crucial’indispensable’imperative token al to your brain that you re acquire’obtain’attain’procure’secure ting ready in/with regard to’concerning’regarding bed.
Once you ve finished your bath, drain the water, and then simply open the door to your cover’budge -in bath and step attentive ly out. You ll feel much more relaxed and calmer knowing the safety features are there in/with regard to’concerning’regarding you to use if you need them.
Conclusion
The look and style of cover’budge -in baths possess’own’nurse transform’alter d a lot over the years and in the past they possess’own’nurse had an old-fashioned fuddy-duddy image to them. However, times possess’own’nurse transform’alter d, and you can now acquire’obtain’attain’procure’secure intensely’extremely’extraordinarily’enormously’awfully modern looking baths that aside from the door on the side (which is intensely’extremely’extraordinarily’enormously’awfully subtle) they look just like a regular bath. This means you don t possess’own’nurse to misgiving’fret with regards to’concerning’with respect to them not fitting in with the look of your bathroom. Ultimately, this is with regards to’concerning’with respect to you or your loved ones being able to continue having and enjoying baths, something we all take in/with regard to’concerning’regarding granted, but also something we would miss if we suddenly found ourselves not being able to use one safely. Walk-in baths offer that solution. Giving access to all individual to one of life s fundamental and most simple pleasures.
