According to CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) one out of three adults 65 and older falls each year and 20% to 30% suffer mild to severe injuries that will limit mobility or increase their chances of early death. Older adults are hospitalized for fall-related injuries five times more than other caused injuries. With these statistics, taking a bath for your older adult loved ones can be risky.

Using walk in tubs for our elderly loved ones who have limited mobility can save them from the pain and risked that they might experience if they fall. Giving them the sense of freedom since they can bath independently, reducing the need for any assistance. Making their bath enjoyable again since they don’t have to worry about stepping over the tub, losing their balance or slipping.

Walk in tubs has several brands and models and designs. Most of the walks in tubs are sat down bath but there are some models that provide the traditional layout that allows you to lie down to take your bath.

Walk in tubs have many safety features that lessen the risk of falling in the bathroom. These are some of the following safety features:

Door that either opens inward or outward depending on the brand and model. The model that has a door opening inward is made especially for people who are in the wheelchair so that they might be able to just slide in the tub without assistance.

Low door seal lip for easy access to the tub. Some are as low as 4 inches from the floor.

Non-slip surface on both the floor and seat.

Build-in grab bar or handle.

Your elderly loved ones will definitely enjoy the safe and luxurious bath using the walk in tubs. They are safe, simple, comfortable and convenient to use. Some walks in tubs are even using less water than the regular bathtubs.