Soaking in a bath daily can provide immeasurable benefits for people suffering from a variety of ailments.
For some, getting in and out of a standard bath tub has become difficult.
Faced with the prospect of falling in a shower, many are searching for affordable alternatives.
One choice available is a bath lift.
These are are usually priced from $539 to $899.
A bath lift is a device which resembles a chair that sits in the tub.
A mechanism in the lift causes the chair to lower and raise.
Some of the available lifts also recline.
The majority install in less than a minute and are easily removed.
Modern bath tub lifts are held in place with suction cups.
They do not require any drilling, cutting, bolting or plumbing.
Since they can be removed in a moment they do not affect the value of a persons home.
Many are also portable, they can be used while on vacation.
Another choice is a walk in tub.
Seniors are often targeted by television commercials and print ads trying to promote walk in bath tubs.
Well known celebrities talk about how wonderful these products are.
A bather enters the tub door, sits down and enjoys an enjoyable bath.
Many of these tubs have very small doorways, creating a potential tripping hazard.
Many seniors have complained about getting cold while waiting for for the tub to fill or drain.
These tubs typically sell for $3000 or more plus installation.
A typical installation of one of these tubs involves removal of the original tub and remodeling the bath room.
The installation will take several days to complete in a workman like manner.
It is not unusual for the final cost to be from $6000-9000.
Once it has been installed, it becomes a permanent part of your home.
Many realty professionals have suggested that these units tend to lower the value of a home by an amount equal to the original installation cost.
Another drawback that they have pointed out is that homes with this type of equipment take much longer to sell than homes with traditional bath tubs.
Whether you choose a bath lift or a walk in tub, Medicare does not assist with the payment.
Usually the cost for these items is borne by the senior himself or an adult child.
For some, getting in and out of a standard bath tub has become difficult.
Faced with the prospect of falling in a shower, many are searching for affordable alternatives.
One choice available is a bath lift.
These are are usually priced from $539 to $899.
A bath lift is a device which resembles a chair that sits in the tub.
A mechanism in the lift causes the chair to lower and raise.
Some of the available lifts also recline.
The majority install in less than a minute and are easily removed.
Modern bath tub lifts are held in place with suction cups.
They do not require any drilling, cutting, bolting or plumbing.
Since they can be removed in a moment they do not affect the value of a persons home.
Many are also portable, they can be used while on vacation.
Another choice is a walk in tub.
Seniors are often targeted by television commercials and print ads trying to promote walk in bath tubs.
Well known celebrities talk about how wonderful these products are.
A bather enters the tub door, sits down and enjoys an enjoyable bath.
Many of these tubs have very small doorways, creating a potential tripping hazard.
Many seniors have complained about getting cold while waiting for for the tub to fill or drain.
These tubs typically sell for $3000 or more plus installation.
A typical installation of one of these tubs involves removal of the original tub and remodeling the bath room.
The installation will take several days to complete in a workman like manner.
It is not unusual for the final cost to be from $6000-9000.
Once it has been installed, it becomes a permanent part of your home.
Many realty professionals have suggested that these units tend to lower the value of a home by an amount equal to the original installation cost.
Another drawback that they have pointed out is that homes with this type of equipment take much longer to sell than homes with traditional bath tubs.
Whether you choose a bath lift or a walk in tub, Medicare does not assist with the payment.
Usually the cost for these items is borne by the senior himself or an adult child.
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