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when we moved to our home, we took out the worn fiberglass tub in the guest bath, put in a five foot shower pan and tiled the surround, making it into a step in shower. It wasn't particularly difficult says my husband.
works really well! no need for a conversion. one sits outside the tub and slides over.
These work really well, After my stroke, my PT advised us to get one, as I was unable to get & out of the tub to take a shower. I loved it, it gave me some independence. There is no need for expensive renovations, when you can buy one of these. We have since moved & now I have a walk in shower, but I would not hesitate in recommending a tub transfer bench.
We discussed her use of a transfer bench when I put in the grab bars, but she rightfully dismissed it as too awkward and dangerous, to which I agree 100 percent, and certainly wouldn't use one myself.
She's also doing step over exercises with the grab bar and elsewhere, which help quite a bit.
As mentioned previously, she needs and wants a walk in shower, either by conversion in her current apartment, which would need to be done by the landlord, or else by moving to a 2 bedroom apartment, which would probably be in a less desirable location / orientation.
Thanks much for the ideas about pursuing this with the various agencies.
You clearly do not understand how the transfer benches work. I used one for years & loved it. I highly doubt her landlord will pay to remodel ( why should he) so she likely will have to move. It would seem sensible to at least try out the transfer bench & see if it is acceptable, before you dismiss it. It would be cheaper than moving.
We discussed her use of a transfer bench when I put in the grab bars, but she rightfully dismissed it as too awkward and dangerous, to which I agree 100 percent, and certainly wouldn't use one myself.
She's also doing step over exercises with the grab bar and elsewhere, which help quite a bit.
As mentioned previously, she needs and wants a walk in shower, either by conversion in her current apartment, which would need to be done by the landlord, or else by moving to a 2 bedroom apartment, which would probably be in a less desirable location / orientation.
Thanks much for the ideas about pursuing this with the various agencies.
Seems to me she could look for a 1 bedroom apartment in a different complex (rather than a 2 bedroom unit in current location). Moving costs don't change much if you stay local. Better yet, look for a senior independent living apartment where there will be an ADA compliant shower and grab bars.
Someone who wants to stay put if she can't get the landlord to change the bathroom is being unnecessarily stubborn, IMO. Step-Over Exercises? Let's be real, it won't stop an accident from happening.
You clearly do not understand how the transfer benches work. I used one for years & loved it.
You should clearly keep using one then.
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Step-Over Exercises? Let's be real, it won't stop an accident from happening.
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
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Do they have any accessible units she can transfer into?
Yes, the 2 bedroom units have walk in showers, but none of the 1 bedrooms do. She is ready
to move, either in the same complex or elsewhere, but her current apartment has a good location.
Yes, the 2 bedroom units have walk in showers, but none of the 1 bedrooms do. She is ready
to move, either in the same complex or elsewhere, but her current apartment has a good location.
Which begs the question- why not try the transfer bench? She likes the apartment, likes the location, but is unwilling to try something that will likely solve the problem for under $200 ? I worked for an agency that served disabled people for several years and transfer benches and shower chairs were common accommodations we provided because they were the most cost-effective solution to many problems individuals had with falling. They can provide independence to people who want to take a bath alone who might otherwise have balance issues with standing or getting into a tub, and they can also help a caregiver because they put the bather in a more accessible position instead of down in a bathtub where there is more lifting.
Last edited by VTsnowbird; 04-24-2018 at 11:15 AM..
Reason: remove rude remark
Wrong, she does not want one, but it would appear, she does need one, if she cannot get in & out of the tub easily, then she does need one. However, many older people seem too stubborn to try out something new.
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