Shower Chair

"Everything you need to know about buying a shower chair:"

For Susan from Florida, bath time had always been a treasured treat. Since her multiple scleroses had started acting up, bath time had become an uncomfortable chore that left her sore and tired. "It became such a painful chore to wash myself that I left my hair dirty for an entire week!" says Susan. For Susan, and countless others like her, a Shower Chair has changed her life. "I can't believe something so simple has made such a difference, but this Shower Chair means I can relax and enjoy the benefits of a nice long shower."

For those caring for someone in need of a bath or Shower Chair - it can be a daunting moment to realize that your loved one cannot bath unassisted. "I realized it become painful for her to get in and out of the tub, and it became impossible for her to shower, I just didn't realize that products like this existed," says her sister Anna.

Today's shower or bath chairs come in many great styles. There are many colors, textures and features that make buying a Shower Chair a difficult task. So what do you really need to know about choosing a shower chair?

When buying a shower chair, be sure to check for some basic features such as:

- The legs of the chair have firm rubber grips to provide a slip free shower
- The fiber of the chair can withstand prolonged time in hot water
- Adjustable height means the patient can reach the soap and taps, as well as sit comfortably.
- For some, arm rests can make a large difference in comfort levels as well.

Many other products can be used to make bath or shower time easier for some one who has a limited mobility or is struggling with bath time.

"When I first started looking into bath and shower aids, I was amazed", says George who cares for his elderly father. Some of the many useful pieces of equipment he has added includes toilet rails, long handle body brushes and railing in the bathroom. "It seems as if each piece of equipment we add gives dad some extra mobility in the bathroom."

A bath or Shower Chair generally requires a prescription, and is not covered by most Medicare schemes. Be sure to organize a prescription, and to budget for this expense. While you might find a Shower Chair will improve your life considerably, it will most definitely make life easier for your patient! Give them the gift of a relaxed shower with a new, sturdy shower chair.

At Accredited Medical Equipment, we have a few bath time aids that can make life a whole lot easier! We stock shower chairs, tub transfer chairs as well as bath chairs. For more information about our extensive range be sure to visit us at: http://www.accreditedmedicalequipment.com/. Visit today and find out how you can make bath and shower time just a little bit easier.