by mobilityplus | 7th Jun, 2019 | Walk-in baths
Discover the joy of a nice relaxing bath all over again with a sleek walk-in bath that’s perfect for people suffering with arthritis or mobility issues.
What is a walk-in bath?
A walk-in bath is a great option for someone with joint pain and mobility issues to regain independence and confidence when it comes to bathing. Designed with a very low step into the bath and watertight doors, you’ll barely have to lift a foot to get into any of the range of walk-in baths on offer by Mobility Plus. Coming in a range of sizes and depths, with plenty of practical features, walk-in baths can suit many different needs, aiding with the pain associated with arthritis or helping you to make your home safer for the future.
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Features of a walk-in bath and how they can help
The collection of walk-in baths on offer at Mobility Plus come with a range of features to help alleviate the pain of arthritis and make everyday life easier, now and in the future.
Low-step access & wide opening doors
Great for those with mobility issues, the low-step access of walk-in baths means no more having to lift your legs high over the tub. It also means trips and falls are far less likely as you get in and out, not only easing your peace of mind but your family’s too. Using the tub will be a simple pleasure again and the watertight, sealing doors means there are no worries about spills and slips.
Hand & towel rails
Many of the Mobility Plus walk-in baths come with built-in hand and towel rails for additional safety. These practical features help ease you in and out of the bath and the handy towel rail means no leaning across the bathroom, reducing the risk of injury and accidents.
Seats
Different baths come with different types of seats but depending on your needs you can choose from an upright, integral seat, a power-assisted seat or reclining seat. The integrated seats usually come in deeper and compact baths allowing for a nice long soak whilst the adjustable seats might be in a regular sized tub allowing you to lay back and relax like you would in a normal bath.
Slip-resistant surfaces
Trips, slips and falls can be one of the most common injuries in over 65’s and those with mobility and joint issues. Slip-resistant and textured flooring is another conscious safety feature designed to ease the mind and let you indulge in the joy of bathing again, giving you the confidence to relax again.
Bonus extras: spa therapy & chromotherapy
Some also come with nifty little extras like spa therapy and chromotherapy options. Spa therapy is a great way to soothe aches, pains and increase circulation as tiny little bubbles pulsate and massage. Whilst chromotherapy aids your mind as well, as the coloured light(s) are believed to create a healing and balancing atmosphere.
Easing joint pain and maintaining a healthy lifestyle
Many people who suffer from arthritis, joint pain or mobility problems will know just how much the warming effects of a bath can help to soothe their aches. Though for many the joys of that relief are soon outweighed by the hassle of having to climb in and out of the tub. A walk-in bath can quickly and easily negate that problem by offering a low to no-step bath option. As many sufferers will know stretching and yoga can also help ease pain caused by arthritis and your new walk-in bath can help maintain that lifestyle too. Whilst in your new walk-in bath you can regain your love for exercise with simple non-impact water workouts to stretch your muscles.
Choosing style and comfort
Many people with mobility issues may think that sometimes comfort has to outweigh style, but walk-in baths are designed to fit most spaces and look as stylish as a regular tub. You’ll find walk-in baths in many different sizes to suit most bathrooms and help you maximise your space. Small bathrooms will benefit from compact designs like The Hampton low level bath range whilst larger bathrooms could easily accommodate a full length walk-in bath like The Leyburn. Features like glass doors and chrome rails can really add a touch of elegance and fit in with the rest of your décor.
Future-proof your home today
Whether you’ve got joint pain from arthritis, mobility issues or are looking to make a safer home for your future years, Mobility Plus has a great range of walk-in baths suitable to most needs.
by mobilityplus | 25th Aug, 2018 | Walk-in baths
Wet rooms are becoming more of a popular choice for a bathroom. The bathing experience is an important part of our daily routines, and wet rooms can make us feel safe and relaxed, offering function as well as style.
With floor level access they are a great choice for those with mobility and accessibility issues. The bathroom can be tailored around them, so you can be sure to find the right solution for you.
It is important to consider all elements of a wet room design, extra safety features can be installed such as grab bars or a range of shower screens should you need them.
This way, your future needs will be covered in your bathroom from the moment installation is complete, meaning you can bathe independently and safely for years to come.
Easy to clean
A wet room is easy to maintain and depending on your installation, they can often easier to clean compared to walk-in showers and walk-in baths. Your bathroom floor can easily be cleaned with a mop, and tiles can be wiped down with a rubber wiper or an absorbent cotton cloth.
Good bathroom ventilation will also help to maintain hygiene and prevent the appearance of mould.
Promotes independence
Wet rooms can help you manage your personal care more independently. The beauty about wet rooms that the flooring is levelled, which significantly reduces tripping hazards, especially compared to standard shower trays where there are more edges and a higher risk of falling.
If you feel as though you may need some extra support, grab rails can help to support you getting in and out of the shower. Grab rails also help to elevate the pressure off of your joints to provide you with more stability as you bathe. You can combine these with a folding shower seat which adds to the safety of your wet room.
Slip-resistant
Some common bathroom products like shower gel and shampoo can make bathroom floors extremely slippery, increasing the risk of trips and falls. However, at Mobility Plus, we ensure that all of our bathroom installations include slip-resistant flooring. slip-resistant flooring provides an extra safety precaution helping to prevent any accidents, adding to the safety of your mobility bathroom.
Flooring and drainage
It’s essential that your wet room has the appropriate plumbing system to safeguard the quality of your bathroom installation for many years to come.
At Mobility Plus, we ensure that our bathroom specialists install your wet room to the highest of standards, meaning your wet room will provide you with the freedom and confidence to bathe safely now, and into the future.
During planning and design, our installation specialists will review the bathroom flooring and drainage system to ensure that the correct solution is chosen for your home.
The correct design can make the most of the space in your bathroom, allowing you fully independent bathing again.
Regardless of the size of your bathroom, we have an extensive bathroom and wet room range for you to choose from so you can be sure to find the right solution for your bathing needs. Order a brochure or talk to one of our specialists today.
by mobilityplus | 15th Aug, 2018 | Walk-in baths
We have many years’ experience ensuring that our products are suited for those with mobility issues. Our extensive knowledge and practices with many customers have helped us understand what is required and is most suitable for you. Walk-in baths are a great way to retain your independence, whilst providing you with a comfortable and safer bathing experience.
Walk-in baths can take the pressure and ease off joints, especially for those who suffer from arthritis or an injury and where a warm soak is beneficial.
Product warranty
Our walk-in baths have a full warranty, giving you peace of mind if you experience any problems that you may need support with. We have implemented different functions in our walk-in baths, to give users not only blissful relaxation but a high-quality product they can trust.
It’s extremely important that walk-in baths need to have extra sealed doors, to prevent any flooding or leaks in your bathroom. Leaks create unnecessary problems that would take money and time to fix. Avoid any problems by making sure you walk-in bath is installed by a recommended company.
Our walk-in baths have a secure closure with a water tight seal and a strong magnetic strip that increases water retention. All of our baths are made in the UK and we guarrantee our door seals are leak free!
Long lasting
We invest our time in only using top quality materials, that are long lasting for years to come. For example, like all of our baths, the Derwent range has strong robust frames for durability and extra strength.
Walk in baths, should have low-level access as the whole family can use the bath with comfort. Low-level access is key as mobility issues limit our movements, thus making it more difficult to position them in a standard bath.
Modern
Specialised baths don’t have to be old-fashioned, we manufacture products that are stylish and practical giving our clients a soothing bath they deserve.
All of our walk-in baths are fitted with thermostatically controlled taps or fillers. This provides you with the perfect water temperature for a bath and is vitally important to prevent scolding.
Safe
Every safety measure is always considered when manufacturing a walk-in bath. Making them slip-resistant as well as safe and easy to get in and out.
In our Leyburn range, we have integrated a slip-resistant base, to make you feel as comfortable as possible. Now, you can bathe feeling secure that you have minimised the risk of taking a fall.
Walk-in baths are a real investment, that should be well thought through. Before purchasing we recommend that our customers write down their needs and requirements or problems they have been having. This helps to make sure nothing is missed and helps us identify the most suitable products for you and your bathroom.
All walk-in baths should be installed professionally, just to ensure that it is fitted correctly. Our team can look after all elements of installation including floors, walls, electrics and even removal of your old bathroom.
There are also customisable with various options to make bathing even more enjoyable. For example, you can choose a soothing hydrotherapy option, or several other bathing enhancements..
If you would like some extra help in deciding what would be best for you, speak to someone from our specialised team. Our team will be able to go through different options with you, and you can pick and choose what you require with ease.
by mobilityplus | 5th Mar, 2018 | Walk-in baths
As you get older, you may start to face mobility challenges which can mean everyday tasks, such as bathing, become more difficult.
One way that bathing can become more of a struggle is entering and exiting the bath. Stepping into and out of the bath can become more and more difficult with time.
However, there are solutions to this, and you shouldn’t feel that you are facing a daily obstacle to overcome when bathing.
The benefits of low doors
If you’re facing difficulty getting in and out of the bathtub, you should really consider a walk-in bath. Walk-in baths allow you to altogether remove the difficulty of having to navigate any high sides to the bath.
Walk-in baths have a door on the side that allows you to walk into and out of the bath, much like the name suggests. This means that there will no longer be any high sides to negotiate. Instead, there is usually a much smaller step underneath the door.
If you have low doors for your bath or shower, make sure that you do not lean on them. They are not designed to take your weight and could result in an accident.
If you find that you are relying on the edge of the bath to help support yourself, consider an alternative way to get into the bath. Transfer benches, leg lifters, or bath lifts can all help to combat the difficulty in getting your legs over the edge of the bath rim. This way you do not have to lean on the doors to support yourself.
What about no doors?
Of course, having low doors is one option. But what about if there were no doors? Swapping out your bath for a walk-in shower might be the solution that you were missing all along.
A walk-in shower might seem like a silly name, but these showers are designed so that there is a very low edge to the shower tray, as small as a few millimetres. You can freely walk in and out of the shower without worrying about an edge to the tray.
If you’re looking for a truly step free entrance to your shower, you should try a wet room. Wetrooms can be especially helpful for those that have limited mobility, or those in wheelchairs, as there is no lip at all to the shower tray.
If you are worried about having to support yourself whilst showering, you should consider something like a shower seat or grab rails to ensure that you are safe whilst showering.
Of course, not every bathroom is the right size and shape for a walk-in shower, so a walk-in bath might be more appropriate. If you’re not sure whether your bathroom is appropriate, why not arrange for us to come and give you a free no obligation consultation? Our experts are always on hand to give you the advice you need.
by nadezda gurska | 12th Sep, 2017 | Walk-in baths
Unfortunately, as we get older, daily routines can become more difficult and maintaining our independence can become more challenging. Cleanliness and hygiene is a basic fact of life for most, but as we get older, washing can become a major strain. Whereas bathrooms used to be something we took for granted, they can quickly become a place of risk.
When we find it difficult to stand up or maintain our balance, not only does the idea of standing in a shower become incredibly daunting, but if we do happen to fall, getting up becomes even harder, and this is a terrifying prospect when we have no one to look after us. Thankfully, we now have anti-slip bathrooms, walk-in showers and baths, making it easier for us to maintain our independence.
The great thing about walk-in baths for the elderly, is they make movement in and out of the bath easier. Mobility Plus walk-in baths are packed with safety features and have comfortable integral seats to make bathing an easy and relaxing pleasure again, meaning that we can simply walk in, sit down and clean, instead of struggling to get back out again.
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One of the reasons I recommend Mobility Plus walk-in baths in particular is because their baths are manufactured to the highest standards, come in a variety of sizes and models to choose from, and they all come complete with an extensive product guarantee for your peace-of-mind.
Our Hampton Elite bath is one of the lowest entry walk-in baths available in the UK, making it a practical bath for those with limited mobility. It offers a stylish, modern design with low, easy-entry and a comfortable integral seat for comfort, safety and ease of mobility when getting in and out of the bath.
The Hampton Elite also features some great additional benefits, including the Chromo therapy light system which promotes balance and healing, and a luxury hydrotherapy spa system which is known to help you unwind, relax, aid arthritic discomfort and soothe away those aches and pains. The Hampton Elite by Mobility Plus is a user-friendly walk-in bath which offers relaxation and comfort.
Enjoy a long comfortable soak again.
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by nadezda gurska | 6th Sep, 2017 | Walk-in baths
If you’ve ever wondered whether or not you need a walk in bath, there are a few things to consider.
First and foremost, a walk in bath is an ideal solution for anyone who has serious mobility issues which may otherwise compromise their ability to take a bath. In addition, you may want to consider having one installed as a proactive measure if you suffer from any condition which affects your ability to move about freely, even if you do not yet need to use it on a daily basis.
People that suffer from progressive diseases that affect mobility may find the transition easier if they already have a walk in bath installed as opposed to not having access to the bathtub for a certain period of time.
Let’s assume that your mobility has already been severely compromised for reasons of illness or injury. You may want to consider having a walk in bath installed as soon as possible so that you can once again have access to the bathtub. It makes it easier for you as well as for anyone that is in the role of the caregiver on your part.
It also provides you with an additional level of freedom as it may allow you to get the freedom back that you once enjoyed to take a bath of your own, as opposed to relying on someone else to care for you during that time.
If you are still able to get into your existing bathtub, but you have suffered an injury or you have a disease such as osteoporosis or muscular dystrophy, you may want to go ahead and have a walk in bath installed so that you can continue to enjoy your bathtub, without having to worry about whether or not the day will eventually come when you can no longer navigate getting into and out of a regular bath.
In addition, it makes the entire transition process easier when you are losing mobility if you are already accustomed to some of the changes that will be necessary inside the home as opposed to trying to get used to everything at one time.
Unfortunately, there are usually some inherent health problems that are associated with a loss of mobility. Besides being uncomfortable and even painful, a prolonged lack of mobility may mean that there is less circulation, especially in the lower extremities.
This can lead to more serious problems in some people. For instance, decreased circulation may cause swelling, loss of feeling in the legs and feet, and even blood clots. However, much of this can be successfully countered by using a walk in bath because it increases circulation.
The chance to take a bath is something that everyone enjoys. It provides valuable time to allow you to relax and unwind after a long day and it also helps to ease the pain and stiffness associated with joint problems and sore muscles.
Therefore, a walk in bath provides much more than an opportunity to soak in a bathtub. It can provide therapeutic relaxation while simultaneously helping you to reduce pain and maintain as much mobility as possible.
