Please recommend bathtub for someone suffering from mild disabilities
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Louise P
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I want to know cost of bathtubs you can step into, not risk falling.
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I thought of putting one of these in my mother's home. They are not inexpensive. However, my mother did not like the idea of having to wait until the bathtub is drained before she could get out. She said she would be freezing by that time. Another thought is to install a walk-in shower.
Kimberly Barney
on Jun 01, 2013
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Thank you Kimberly. That is exactly the kind of info I am looking for.
Louise P
on Jun 01, 2013
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Louise, Kimberly is right about having to wait in the tub while the water drains. I always have clients install a heat lamp over the tub. There is a company called Tub Cut that will cut your existing bathtub so that you can walk into it. If you purchase a new walk in tub, be sure to check the drain times as some are faster than others. But, like Kimberly, a roll in, step less shower would be good as well.
Randi Destefano
on Jun 02, 2013
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Thank you for your suggestions!
Louise P
on Jun 02, 2013
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We did a bathroom remodel for a disabled Vet that had trouble stepping into the tub. The tub and shower were removed as well as the floor tiles in the room. New ADA compliant tiles were installed on a new floor base with no step into the shower area which was also re-tiled. A seat was built into the shower wall for comfortable sitting during your shower. The new flooring was pitched with a wet bed so the water would not infiltrate the room. Handicapped rails were added for ease of access. Of course you will have to like taking showers over baths. I hope this info helps a bit.
Midlantic Contracting LLC / Midlantic Electric Inc
on Jun 03, 2013
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would love to see pictures of that Midlantic Contracting LLC...
Ddiane D
on Jun 17, 2013
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Thanks to all for your help.
Louise P
on Jun 23, 2013
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