Soaking in walk bathtubs 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 walk bathtubs. 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. These walk bathtubs 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.
A new addition to the MedAme Tub line is a wheelchair accessible line which includes a 21" contoured seat and a color coordinated grab bar to provide a safe and comforting bathing experience. The MedAme Tub Wheelchair Accessible Curved door is the most versatile of its kind. The curve in the door allows the tub to comfortably fit into any bathroom. The distinctively shaped door is designed to permit the door to be completely opened without the toilet seat becoming an obstruction.
The large drain eliminates extended time to wait for the tub to empty. Add the whirlpool options and the spa is never further than your bathroom. Bathing is no longer a chore or an inconvenience, with a MedAme Tub taking a bath is a pleasure and a highlight of the day. Feel the sensation of true relaxation and enjoyment when you make a MedAme Tub a part of your life.
Once it has been installed, it becomes a permanent part of your home. Many realty professionals have suggested that these walk bathtubs 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.
Step-In Bathtub for Standard Tub Enclosures
MedAme Step In Bathtub with 16 Air Jets
High quality acrylic construction that resists chipping, fading, mold, mildew and bacteria. Standard dimensions 60"Lx30"Wx19"H enable direct replacement of your old tub using existing faucets.
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Rio Bath Lift
by Invacare
The most comfortable and advanced personal bath lift you can buy! Made to give you or your patient a stable and reliable lift up in the tub every time, this newly bathtub lifting chair is not only a bathing aid, it's a bathing experience!
Attractively designed the Rio provides the freedom and independence for the disabled and handicapped. The modern design and lightweight components allow for easy and stress-free transport and storage, ideal for travel. Large, easy-ready buttons add confidence and control, allowing users to comfortably live with freedom and independence.
The Rio Bath Lift ensures users are able to bathe themselves with ease. Sturdy and safe for users of all ages, the Invacare Rio Bath Lift incorporates the newest technology to provide a gentle and smooth ride both entering and exiting the bath. A cost effective alternative to expensive walk-in tubs that need to be installed or built on site, this lift installs in seconds without the need for tools or strain. With an attractive and functional design, the Invacare Rio Bath Lift is a welcomed accessory for any household bathroom.
Product Features:
- Easy installation without any tools
- Lightweight, aluminum, and compact design allows the bath lift to be portable
- Modern, clean design with easy to clean surfaces with no slots or rims
- Self-release suction cups can be easily removed
- Stationary backrest providing user with a secure feeling
It's not just a bath lift...it's a bathing experience. Enjoy the the freedom, luxury, and therapy of bathing with the Invacare Rio Bath Lift.
Portable Shower Stalls for Wheelchairs
Standard Portable Shower for Wheelchairs
FAWSsit-S2000
Standard Model
36"x36"x48"
For use by individuals weighing up to approximately 220 lbs and who do not require footrests on the wheelchair Designed for any individual who can sit comfortably in a standard sized wheelchair.
This model enables the user to either do their own bathing, with the enclosure of a full privacy curtain, or to have the assistance of a care attendant who can reach in and assist in the bathing without having to get into the shower with the person in a wheelchair.
The front curtain can be left open to enable easy caregiver access, and only the FAWSsit™ design directs the waste water to the back of the pan for easy and complete removal with the safe frame-attached waste water removal pump. The shower head can be either frame mounted or hand-held to facilitate complete water access for bathing.
Super Standard Portable Shower for Wheelchairs
FAWSsit-SS4040
Super Standard Model
42"x42"x48"
For use by individuals weighing up to approximately 300 lbs, or who may require the use of footrests on the wheelchair. Slightly larger than S2000 for those that need just a bit more room. Meets the needs of wheelchair users who do not require a tilt back shower wheelchair.
Allows room for wheelchair foot pads as well as the wheelchair. With the same caregiver access and usability features as the S2000 Standard model, this unit also allows for quick set up, easy roll in, and immediate roll out after the shower is completed.
The unique pan design for all FAWSsit™ models enables waste water removal while showering, so once the shower is completed there is no need to wait for drain pan emptying, unlike all other shower pan designs.
The FAWSsit™ pump is custom-designed as well to rapidly remove the waste water, and to run safely wet or dry. A special filter mechanism designed into all FAWSsit showers ensures that no blockage will occur with the FAWSsit™ waste water removal pump.
Bariatric Portable Shower for Wheelchairs
FAWSsit-B5000
Bariatric Model
46"x46"x44"
For use by individuals up to 400 lbs, or who may require a slightly reclined wheelchair whose depth does not exceed 45" Meets the needs of wheelchair users that require more space for larger size wheelchairs or special patient requirements.
The FAWSsit™ B5000 Bariatric is designed to offer all of the features and benefits of the S2000 Standard and the SS4040 Super Standard models, but gives added space to accommodate large sized wheelchairs, or even slightly tilted wheelchairs.
With the B5000, even morbidly obese individuals are able to receive a safe, effective shower, and are able to easily reach all body parts with the customized shower head assembly.
The slightly lower height, at 44”, enables care attendants better access when reaching in to the larger unit to assist with bathing.
As with all FAWSsit™ models, the germicide-imbedded vinyl shower curtains can either be fully enclosed for privacy, or can be left open in front to best enable care attendant access. And, only FAWSsit™ portable showers have a triple layer, fiberglass-mesh imbedded waste water pan to hold up to multiple years of repeated roll in and roll out without breakdown or tearing.
No “foam fatigue” occurs with the FAWSsit™ pan design, so water spillage is NOT a problem, as can happen with unsupported foam sided drain pans.
Reclining Portable Shower for Wheelchairs
FAWSsit-R3000
Reclining Model
36"x76"x36"
For use by individuals who require a reclining style wheelchair or gurney, and who require the assistance of a care attendant for bathing Meets the needs of the High quadriplegic, CP and any medical condition requiring a tilt back shower wheelchair.
Only the FAWSsit™ R3000 Recliner has a double fold-away design which allows it to open to a full 74” in length to accommodate reclining wheelchairs and gurneys. But, when the showering is completed, this unit quickly folds flat to only 16” in depth for easy storage.
The R3000 has the added feature of lower height to make care attendant access as easy and effective as possible. The 15 foot long hoses (or longer if requested) allow for full reach and access for bathing.
Tall Portable Shower for Wheelchairs
FAWSsit-T4000
Hazmat Stand-up Tall Model
36"x36"x72"
For use by either able-bodied individuals or individuals with disabilities who can stand while bathing Meets the needs of Emergency Services or HAZMAT and is wheelchair accessible.
The FAWSsit™ T4000 Tall shower is also an ideal alternative for use in homes that need a full shower stall, but do not have room for a permanent or even semi-permanent structure.
The T4000 Tall shower, like all FAWSsit™ models, is shipped COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED, but folds flat to less than 8 inches in depth when showering is completed. This is a great alternative for cabins, basements, garages, or other locations where a shower is desired, but space is a concern.
The T4000 shower is also fully accessible, so it can be used by both the able-bodied and disabled in a family.
For emergency services and hazardous materials decontamination, time is of the essence for getting a shower facility functional. This unit can be mounted, fully assembled, on the side of a fire truck, or stored in an emergency closet for immediate use when needed. Exposure to hazardous materials especially calls for IMMEDIATE decontamination and for containment of the waste water.
ONLY FAWSsit™ portable showers enable this immediate use capability and waste water disposal system for easy bladder containment.
