In addition to the bathtub board, you will find other aids for the bathtub such as bathtub shorteners and steps in our range. A hygienic white plastic Bath Shortener that is placed at the foot of the bath to prevent slipping down. These rails fold down to rest on the bath rim and can be folded up against the wall when not required. The unique design of the Ashby Bath Shortener allows it to be left permanently in place without it interfering with water filling or draining. However, they will make it difficult to transfer your legs into the bath whilst seated on a bath board.

This Mobeli Bathtub Shortener with 2 or 3 Strong Suction Pads allows you to stay upright in the bath, and is ideal for those with a disability, including lower-limb amputees, or anyone of a shorter height.When washing and bathing people in need of care, bathing boards help, for example, when getting in and out.

However, ensure that the holes are small as it has been known for male users to trap certain body parts. Please note that this bath shortener is only suitable for baths with a smooth, non-textured surface. The Ashby Bath Shortener is a perfect mobility aid for shorter people who want to enjoy a soak in the bath, because it shortens the length of the bath by approximately 30 cm (12 inches). Transferring into the bath: A rail which attaches to both the floor and the ceiling on the outer edge of the bath may provide support when the person is turning round to step in or out of the bath.At Medicalcorner24® you will find bathtub boards and other bathing and showering aids in a variety of designs.

This requires a significant amount of grip and muscle strength in the upper limbs and core strength in the body. For carers, bath lifts may help to make the task of assisting someone easier and safer, thus reducing the risk of back injury. But just like any vehicle, your scooter requires regular maintenance and occasional repairs to keep it running smoothly. The Mobeli Bathtub Shortener is available in two different models with either two or three suction pads.If you have long legs or a short bath then you may find your knees have to remain bent when seated on the board. Rubber suckers are fitted to attach the Bath Shortener to the foot of the bath to prevent it slipping. These rails can provide a handhold to assist you up from the bottom of the bath or from a bath seat, and can help you to step into the bath. The assessment aims to identify any difficulties you may having in caring for yourself and how this impacts upon your wellbeing.

The board may be perforated or slatted, so that water drains away easily, and can be made of different materials, such as solid or padded plastic, wood, metal or cork. Mobility scooters have transformed the lives of millions, offering independence and ease of movement to those with mobility challenges. For most people the primary difficulty in bathing is actually getting in and out of the bath (bath transfers), especially lowering themselves down into the bath and then lifting themselves out again.A local authority Disabled Facilities Grant, often referred to as a DFG, may be available for essential home adaptations for you as a disabled person, if they are deemed ‘necessary to meet your needs’ and the work is ‘reasonable and practical’. Ideal for individuals with reduced mobility or for those with disabilities, this excellent set of items is easy to fit and will help to increase confidence and independence. The effort of you pushing down, the hydraulic piston and the water buoyancy is enough to raise you up to the rim of the bath.