Shower Bench Safety Options.

Simply stated, a shower bench, shower chair, or shower stool is a level seating area that allows you to sit in a comfortable position while bathing. A shower bench can be either built-in (at construction or through costly remodeling) or portable. A portable shower bench has a back rest for optimal support and comfort and a fairly large seating area. Many of these shower benches have padded seats and offer seat height adjustments to accommodate every member of the family. These benches work best in shower/bathtub combinations, where they fit completely inside the tub area. Shower benches are made from water resistant materials such as hard plastic and metal and are easy to clean.

Shower stools are another cost-effective way to make your bathroom safer. These backless models are the smaller, less bulky cousins of the shower bench, ideal for use in smaller spaces such as a shower stall. Shower stools offer the same safety benefits, waterproof materials, and easy cleanup as the benches, just in a smaller package.

A shower chair has all the best features of the shower bench and the shower stool. Usually the shower chair seat size resembles that of the stool, but it offers a back rest for better support. These shower chairs are available in many styles and are a great portable option to keep your family safe.

Everyday many of us are faced with moving our aging parents into our homes—emotional enough without worrying about the cost of a total bathroom overhaul. In today’s economy it may not be possible to spend thousands of dollars on a walk-through tub or a permanent shower remodel. Time is also a concern as you will need to find a contractor, get worked into his schedule, and then have the work completed. Suppose an illness or injury comes on suddenly and you have a week until your parent is released from the hospital and into you care. Major renovation is simply impossible. Portable shower benches, shower stools, and shower chairs offer a safe, fast, convenient and cost-effective way to protect those we love.

By: T2Mom

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Jennifer is a wife, mother, and daughter of two aging parents. She is interested in making homes safer. She recommends bath safety benches and grab bars for use in you bathroom today. Check out her Blog.