What is a Bath Lift?
By Brad Brubaker There is nothing like a relaxing bath, but if you suffer from mobility related problems it can very easily turn into a very stressful experience. This is because it can be very hard for the elderly and those with disabilities to enter and exit the bath tub. This is in part due to the fact that in order to take a bath you must in essence navigate a foot high fence and then lay down on the ground. Of course you’re not really jumping a fence or lying down on the ground, but the motions are similar. This can be so hard that many people do not take baths and instead only take showers. Still others hire someone or rely on family members to help them bath, which in and of itself can be very hard on the back if you have ever tried to lift someone off of the ground. This is no longer necessary with the aid of a bath lift. A bath lift is designed to make taking a bath much easier, and for many makes it possible to take a bath independently. Most bath lifts are chairs that are se
” then let me explain. A Bath Lift is a battery powered reclining type of lift chair that has been designed to assist you to bathe safely and comfortably. The therapeutic value of bathing is recognized by most of us; to simply relax in the bath gently easing away your stresses, aches and pains is one of life’s pleasures. However, you may find access to your bath difficult for any number of reasons and bath lifts can help.
A bath lift is a battery operated or water powered seat that fits into a bathtub. Bath lifts lower a person into the water, then raise him or her out of the water when the bath is over. Many elderly people and those with mobility problems find that using a bath lift gives them a feeling of independence as well as safety. Bath lifts are also helpful for caregivers of the elderly and disabled as lifting a person in and out of the tub can cause back problems. Slipping is also a danger. Some lifts have a transfer area that is a flap or platform attached to the seat. It looks like a small table top and helps provide easier access in and out of the bath lift. Some types of bath lifts are water powered, but most are battery operated. An important feature to consider when choosing a battery operated bath lift is a system that won’t allow the seat to lower unless the battery has enough charge to raise the lift back up. This prevents a person with limited mobility from being trapped in the tub.
