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Shower Chair
Shower and toilet chairs are essential aids for people with limited mobility. They help users maintain their personal hygiene safely and independently.
These chairs are specifically designed for comfort and support. They are useful for showering and toilet use, both at home and in care facilities. Whether you’re looking for a mobile shower toilet chair, a combined shower and toilet chair, or a toilet chair with wheels, there’s always a model to suit your specific needs.
Where can I buy a shower chair?
What are the benefits of a shower-toilet chair?
How to use a shower chair?
What are the important features of a shower chair?
- Adjustability: Choose for a shower chair that is adjustable to accommodate different preferences around a seated position.
- Sturdy build quality: A good shower chair should be made of sturdy materials that can withstand the weight of the user.
- Smart design: Go for a shower chair that has an optimized design that gives more space to the caregiver.
- Resistance to rust: A good shower chair should be made of materials that are resistant to rust and corrosion.
- Supportive during bathing: A shower chair should be designed to provide support and stability during bathing.
- Enables ease of transfers in and out of the shower: A good shower chair should be designed to make it easy for the user to transfer in and out of the shower.
What is a shower chair?
- Adjust the chair to the appropriate height for the individual using it. Most shower chairs come with adjustable legs or feet that can be raised or lowered to accommodate different users and shower heights.
- Have the individual sit on the shower chair, making sure they are comfortable and their feet are firmly on the ground. If necessary, add a non-slip mat or adhesive strips to the bottom of the shower chair for additional stability.
- Start the showering process with the client.
- Help the individual stand up and exit the shower chair safely, being sure to dry them off thoroughly with a towel.
- Clean and disinfect the shower chair after each use, following the manufacturer's instructions.
- Improving patient safety and comfort by reducing the risk of falls, infections, pressure ulcers, and other complications associated with poor bathroom access.
- Enhancing patient dignity and independence by allowing them to perform their personal hygiene and toileting activities with minimal or no assistance.
- Easing the workload and strain on staff by eliminating unnecessary transfers and heavy lifting, and facilitating patient care and hygiene.
- Saving space and cost by providing a versatile device that can serve multiple functions as a commode, a shower chair, or an over-the-toilet support frame.