{"id":7326,"date":"2020-11-24T19:15:46","date_gmt":"2020-11-24T19:15:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nextdayaccess3.wpengine.com\/?p=7326"},"modified":"2023-09-20T16:12:48","modified_gmt":"2023-09-20T16:12:48","slug":"is-a-walk-in-tub-or-walk-in-shower-best-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextdayaccess.com\/is-a-walk-in-tub-or-walk-in-shower-best-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Is a Walk-in Tub or Walk-in Shower Best for You?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether you\u2019re an older adult living at home or have a physical disability that limits your mobility, bathroom safety should be a top priority. According to the National Council on Aging<\/a>, falling is the result of more than three million emergency department visits every year. What may be even more surprising about that statistic is most of the falls are preventable. Improving bathroom safety should begin with evaluating your current bathtub or shower and deciding whether a walk-in tub or shower could be beneficial. Here are the main factors to consider between the two.<\/p>

Benefits of a Walk-In Tub<\/h3>

Older adults striving for independent living can benefit from a walk-in tub in many ways. The anti-slip surface provides better traction than traditional bathtubs or showers to help prevent slipping and falling. The lower threshold also means you don\u2019t have to lift your feet as high to enter, so it\u2019s not as difficult to maintain your balance. A walk-in tub<\/a> is shaped differently from traditional tubs since they are taller but not as wide. This means you can more easily submerge your body in the water and allow the hydrotherapy jets to target your aches and pain points. <\/p>

Walk-In Showers Have Some Limitations<\/h3>

If you\u2019re used to primarily taking a shower instead of a bath, then you may be considering upgrading to a walk-in shower. These can be more spacious than traditional shower-tub combinations, but the problem is they don\u2019t allow for sitting and taking a bath if you want to. For a senior living at home, having this option is important so you can sit and relax after a long day, or if you get to a point where standing for several minutes becomes more difficult. <\/p>

Your Current and Future Needs When Deciding<\/h3>

Some of the things to consider when deciding whether a walk-in tub or a walk-in shower is right for you include:<\/p>