Walk-in Bath - Do You Have One?
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Mother-in-law is thinking about buying a walk-in bath as her mobility isn’t what it used to be.
Do you have one? Are you glad you bought one?
I think the thought of an elderly being freezing cold by the time it drains or needing to exit for toilet is what goes against it.
As mobility is affected maybe could apply to local council/occupational health for help on getting a walk in shower with a seat?
I would have thought a walk in shower would be better but I suppose it depends on her specific needs. I am not particularly old but I, and many friends of similar age, find it difficult getting in and out of bath. I feel there is less to go wrong with a shower than a walk in and probably cheaper too.
lynneh , I wondered about that too..... her getting cold whilst it drains.
Lynibis I know what you mean. She’s a bath person though and doesn’t particularly like showers.
She says nothing beats a good soak in the bath. It’s not just the getting in and out of the bath, she prefers a bath 
too . I think she just likes keeping us on our toes 
I write with absolutely no experience of walk in baths but the ones I have seen in adverts seem to have a ledge you sit on. They are more square than oblong so not sure if you can have a soak. Also if the problem is getting in and out of the bath (lying down and then standing up again) it would make no difference if it was a walk in as the problem remains.
My problem is raising myself up after lying in the bath. It sounds ludicrous but I have to turn over on my belly and then get on my knees, risking drowning if I don't empty the water first lol.
Not the same I know but how about a nice foot spa for small compensation?
I love baths too but when I get to the age that mobility is restricting it’s not worth it. Had our own family member experience being stuck.
Has she thought about a hoist to assist getting in and out of her existing bath ? A friend of mine who is independent but disabled has one and loves his baths . I would have thought the price would be the same or less than a walk in bath and as previously stated grants could be available .
Golfforall it’s a possibility. I get the feeling this will turn into a mammoth project. Will have to discuss it with her and she what she thinks.
HappyTravels, you are entitled to ask for an assessment of her needs from Adult Social Services. There may be several adaptions and aids they can supply for her. My parents were the same, adamant they wanted to keep the bath! They supplied additional support rails and a seat that raised and lowered in to her existing bath. Worth a try?
gerrykelly25 yes, adamant is the word. Thanks, will speak with her. All good info.
HappyTravels I agree with gerrykelly25 that’s so nice of you thinking about your mother in law you’re a 
I only have a walk in shower due to having knee problems, i would love a bath though ise to love having a good long soak
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