Shower chairs have been around almost as long as showers, but with today's aging population, they're becoming more popular than ever. Mobility challenges, medical conditions, and loss of balance due to various reasons are all making shower chairs show up in more and more homes. Also, bathrooms are expanding, and as shower stalls enlarge, they become large enough to hold a shower chair quite comfortably.
The full range of today's corrosion-resistant materials can be used for construction of a shower chair. Some of the most inexpensive ones are made from good old plastic, which now comes in very strong, thin designs. These chairs are easy to move around, lightweight, and can support a heavy load. Some of the shower seats flip up or disassemble, making storage even easier.
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Of course, with any shower chair that folds or otherwise changes its shape for storage, you want to be sure that your chair is snapped into position securely, whether that's in the open or closed (storage) position.
Some shower chairs are little more than a large stool, with no back. Others have back support, which of course takes up a little more room. However, take your own needs into consideration first when choosing your chair. Look for one that's comfortable, safe, at a good seating height for you, and provides you the support you need.
A padded shower chair could be a good option for you if the standard unpadded version seems a bit too uncomfortable. The padding is generally covered with good-quality, thick vinyl for protection against water. Most have rubber or some other non-slip coating on the bottom of the legs.
Another type of shower chair comes with rollers on the legs. If you have mobility issues, this could be the perfect answer for you. Lightweight and durable, these chairs are easy to move over the lip of a shower, but the rollers make for ease of maneuvering once inside the shower stall or enclosure.
Some wheeled shower chairs have wheels that remain outside the legs, though most can be locked for added security while in the shower. Others slide up inside the shower chair legs when weight is placed on the chair.
These are very useful because you can roll them into the shower, but when you sit down on the shower chair the legs enclose the wheels, and the non-slip coating on the bottom of the legs keeps the chair firmly in place until you're done. It's the best of both worlds!
Shower chairs come in price ranges from about to several hundred, depending on how fancy you want to go. There are even wheelchairs available which can function both in and out of the shower, making the purchase of two wheelchairs unnecessary.
Shower chairs can provide much-prized independence for people, allowing them to remain in their own homes longer than would otherwise be possible. A shower chair can eliminate or delay the need for in-home care and save thousands of dollars in the process.
It seems like such a little thing, but a small, lightweight shower chair can make a huge difference to someone's independence and way of life.
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