Disabled Baths Provide Health Benefits to the Elderly and Infirm
Getting older is no joke and although each case is different on the whole there are many things which make life harder. One of the hardest is the way that many people hate to lose their independence due to disabilities or accidents and have to rely on others for the basics such as bathing and keeping clean. It is for this reason that that there has been a growth in the disabled baths industry, as more and more people are opting to have a disabled bath, a disabled shower or a disabled wet room installed.
Disabled wet rooms are expensive and so not a popular as other options but you will find that disabled baths and disabled showers are great in helping the disabled to keep clean, independent and even to relax and receive the health benefits of a warm bath.
Benefits of a walk-in tub that nearly everyone can appreciate.
Reduces stress – Soaking in a walk-in bathtub that circulates millions of tiny bubbles around your body will help dissolve stress from even your most challenging days. It also stimulates your body to release endorphins, the body’s natural chemicals that help counteract the effects of stress. Warm water massage has also been shown to relieve headache pain, especially from tension headaches. The circulation and warmth of a walk-in tub encourages your body to unwind and relax on its own.
Improves sleep patterns – Almost everyone experiences difficulty sleeping at some point in their lives. A warm bath is an effective home remedy that releases muscle tension and relaxes your entire body, resulting in a deeper, more restful sleep. And the slight rise in body temperature has shown that sleep comes sooner to those who soak in a walk-in bathtub before bedtime.
Provides versatility – A walk-in bathtub doesn’t have to be for soaking only. walk-in tubs can be equipped with a hand-held shower system, enabling you to sit down and shower for everyday bathing needs. Simply sit in your walk-in bathtub, leave the drain open, and use the hand-held shower to rinse as you would in a traditional shower stall.
If you decide that you want a disabled wet room then you need to keep a few things in mind such as:
Careful planning is a key element in any new wet room installation. The positioning of all water and power services should be considered before the tanking process commences since the sealed area should not be punctured or pierced after installation. The installation process is also quite detailed and time consuming and allowance for the room to be completely out of use for several days should be made.
Disabled wet rooms are totally water sealed by the application of special sealing tapes, waterproof underlays or membranes and ‘tanking compound’ which, when fully cured, creates a fully water tight area. The application of the tanking compound is carried out before the installation of the wall and floor finishes. Tiling and panelling alone will not create a wet room since some tiles and grout may be porous.
