Gordon Ellis Ashby Bath Shortener

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e. not only as a pressure cushion for the wheelchair, but also in bed, in the bath and on the commode or toilet. Depending on the kind and design of the alternative bath, you are advised to consider the need for installing additional grab rails. Check whether the bath is long enough to use the equipment - especially if a bath board and seat combination is going to be used, and if you will want to straighten your legs in the bath, or if you are particularly tall. These combined function pieces of equipment provide a height-adjustable platform with sides which can be raised and lowered.

If you receive a prescription for equipment you can take it to a local accredited retailer, which may be a local pharmacy, who will provide you with the item. Battery powered hoists are easier to operate than manual hoists as the motor takes the person's weight, but the battery needs to be charged regularly.The Ashby Bath Shortener also has a breather hole under the handle that lets air escape, so it doesn’t interfere with filling or draining the bath. These solutions are both quick to fit and unobtrusive, helping to avoid substantial changes to your bathroom. 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. Available with two suction plates that adhere to the base of the bath (suitable for virtually any bath tub), or for those that require additional strength, a three suction plate version is available. Shower boards have greater width/depth than bath boards providing a greater area of support whilst sitting under a shower, whereas bath boards are narrower to provide more room if you wish to transfer down onto a bath seat.

If this type of adaptation is needed, a local occupational therapist will come to assess your needs and then contact the relevant council departments. This principle guides all of our product development and service, and we're proud that our small aids for daily living can make a big difference in someone's life. Allows shorter people to enjoy a bath in safety and comfort by reducing the internal length of the bath by 12 inches.The heat sensitive pad on the plug changes colour when the water temperature reaches 36°C to alert the user that the water may be too hot, reducing the risk of scalding. In addition to the bathtub board, you will find other aids for the bathtub such as bathtub shorteners and steps in our range.

To use bath boards and seats you will require reasonable grip and muscle strength to transfer on and off the board/seat. Slowly turn to the center of the tub and lift your legs over the edge of the tub in a gentle, slow motion. If more able, you may choose to use the bath board and seat to move down, step by step, into the bath. If you have difficulty lifting your legs over the bath rim when using a bath board or swivel chair, a leg lifter may help.Before purchasing a bath board check that the rims of your bath are level and at the same height on both sides of the bath and that the width of the bath rim is at least 25mm on each side of the bath.

Digital Bath and Bedroom Thermometer is a convenient way to monitor the temperature both in a room and in the bath. Plastic covered foam cushions can be used to line the bath to make someone who is frail more comfortable, or to increase your safety if you have involuntary movements. Read our quick guide and learn the legal rules for mobility scooters on the road, pavements, and parking. If you are considering major adaptations, such as building a downstairs bathroom for someone who cannot use the stairs, check that all other options have been considered. They are not recommended for attaching to a plastic/acrylic bath as there is a possibility that the surface may crack.With the sides lowered they can be used as a drying or changing platform, raised they can be used for showering and with the sides in the highest position they can function as a shallow bath.