Specialist Home Services for the Disabled and the Elderly
Aids and Adaptations
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Loss of mobility and balance can make it difficult to shower, wash and bathe or to use the toilet. However, there’s a range of equipment and adaptations that may help such as:
- a battery powered bath lift with a seat or platform that can be lowered to support your weight as you get into the bath and raised to help you get out
- a bath with a side opening so you can get in and out without having to climb over the side
- a ‘wet room’ or level-access shower
- a wall-mounted sink set at the right height for someone who is using a wheelchair or a mobile shower seat
- a special safety plug that only allows water to reach a certain level
- a flood detector that alerts a monitoring centre (Telecare) if the bath or sink starts to overflow
- a ‘hands-free’ toilet with an automatic washing and drying function while you are still seated.
Walk-in Showers
A Walk-in shower (or level access shower) is essentially the same as a Wet room. The term Walk-in shower simply refers to the point that there is no step up, or step into the shower as is normally found with a white plastic shower tray for example. You simply ‘walk in’ to the showering area.
Modern technology and waterproofing now mean that Level access walk-in showers can be installed in most homes without fear of leakage if care is taken and instructions are followed.
A walk-in shower is easy to clean and maintain and can really enhance the look of any bathroom.
Walk-in showers are extremely popular with people who suffer from mobility issues as no step up is required, thus making access much easier and reducing the risk of a slip.
At Elderly Care Service Ltd, we specialise in the design, supply, installation and refurbishment of a number of Walk-in showers suitable for wooden or concrete floors to create level access Walk-in showers. This also includes all aspects of construction, plumbing, precision tiling, lighting and air extraction, all within your budget.
Walk-in Baths
To find out more about Aids and Adaptations, contact us now
Telephone: 0113 234 1660
Email: info@elderlycare-services.co.uk