Asking a Health Professional if Walk-In Tubs are Good for Seniors

Introduction

With 25 years of experience as a nurse, Mrs. Jewell has witnessed both her own parents and many of her clients undergoing the aging process at home. She recognizes the significance of having a safe bathroom, so we decided it would be beneficial to ask her some questions.

Are Walk-In Tubs Beneficial for Seniors?

Mr. Jewell asserts that walk-in tubs are a secure bathing option that enhances a senior's ability to independently manage their personal hygiene needs. They offer easier access for caregivers if a senior needs help with daily hygiene.

These tubs help prevent slips and falls, and unlike traditional bathtubs, no heavy lifting is needed to assist the client out of the unit.

Would you recommend a Walk in Tub or a Mobility Shower for your aging in home clients?

1. They promote independent hygiene so seniors can maintain a level of confidence as well as

personal privacy

2. It promotes the ability for a senior to remain living in their own home longer and avoids the very costly home nursing home settings.

3. The walk in tubs provide very helpful things such as therapeutic message, which is very beneficial for clients that suffer from arthritis, chronic pain, pt’s with diabetes neuralgia. M.s, fibromyalgia etc.

4. They are a great place to promote gentle range of motion exercises from previous stated ailments but also post-operatively e.g., hip/knee surgery etc.

Based on your experience as a healthcare professional, how crucial is it for an aging client to feel safe and comfortable in their own home?

Mr. Jewell states: It is crucial not only for the client but also for their friends and family to be aware that they are preventing slip and fall incidents. This also enhances the client's freedom, privacy, independence, and confidence.

Considering the jets/air jets and other features included with these walk-in tubs, do you

believe they are essential for maximizing the client's investment?

Mrs. Jewell states: The inclusion of jets or air jets is certainly a crucial feature, as they support therapeutic massage, alleviate pain, relax muscles, and enhance blood vessel circulation. Having managed multiple sclerosis for 20 years, I rely on my indoor jet tub and hot tub with jets to aid in pain relief, improve my range of motion, and maintain mobility, says Mrs. Jewell.