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If
you are taking care of an elderly individual or
an individual with limited mobility, then you
may be considering a walk-in bathtubs, or hot
tub to grant this person independence in
bathing. Walk-in
bathtubs are also known as “bathtubs with
doors.”
Walk-in bathtubs and spas offer the
perfect solution for those individuals who have
safety and mobility concerns with conventional
bathtub. Many
times installing such aids as grab bars and
benches are not enough to remove these concerns
or to properly convert a conventional bathtub
into one that can safely be used for a
physically disabled individual.
However, by installing a walk-in bathtub
you can grant an elderly person or an
individual with limited mobility independence
in bathing. 
Walk-in
bathtubs and spas are available in several
different models, so that you can find a
bathtub to meet all of your needs.
When considering a walk-in bathtub,
accessibility and safety should be your main
concerns.
Therefore, you must select the available
features of the walk-in bathtub or spa based on
the nature and severity of the handicap, as
well as the mobility of the individual. The majority of walk-in bathtubs and spas are designed to
permit easy access, are deeper then regular
bathtubs, and most often are designed with a
seat, making it easy to enter and exit the tub
without having to bend down, or climb out of
the tub.
Other
safety features and designs offered by walk-in
bathtubs and spas include locking gates, power
seats, and easy access and exit points.
Walk-in bathtubs and spas are
specifically designed to ease the safety
concerns as well as meet the needs of the
handicapped those with limited mobility.
The
average price range for walk-in bathtubs will
vary depending on the features selected.
However, the prices are typically cost
between $3,000-$6,000.
However, if you are purchasing the tub
due to a medical condition or a handicap, then
it may be covered under your insurance or
Medicare.
In order to make sure, contact your
agent or caseworker.
Many
walk-in bathtubs have features comparable to
hot tubs and spas including massaging jet
sprays, and hydrotherapy that can relax stiff
muscles. In
addition, many walk-in bathtubs and spas also
include showerheads that allow the individual
to take a shower while remaining seated.
Walk-in bathtubs and spas provide both
freedom and convenience to individuals who for
whatever reason are unable to bathe by
themselves.
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