Many manufacturers build bath solutions for mobility impaired individuals. However, what if you are in the mood for a relaxing shower rather than a bath?

This is particularly true when it’s a hot & sultry summer’s day – after all, who wants a warm bath then?  Or even a cold bath?

This is where mobility showers comes into play.

They allow you to either stand or sit inside a watertight chamber, and take a shower, without being concerned about the area getting waterlogged. Better still, these solutions need less space and less modification to your existing set ups than installing a full-fledged mobility bathing solution.

However, you must be careful when purchasing a mobility shower. There are serious safety issues at play. So, from the crew at Mobility Compare, here are a few simple guidelines:

First of all, make sure the shower floor is made of non-slip material, for obvious reasons. Wet floors can be more slippery than you think, and a nasty fall can easily cause permanent body damage.  In fact, the Dept of Health cites slips and falls as the ‘biggest single cause of mortality for people aged 75 or over’.

He should have taken our advice…..

The shower we recently tested, Bath-Knight to be exact, had an excellent non-slip floor, which was also easy to clean. This product has attracted the attention of our team, but we’ll talk about that in a minute.

Secondly, it is always good to have a sturdy handrail on the shower wall that you can hold comfortably while standing straight. This will provide additional safety benefits, especially if you have difficulty standing because of your mobility impairment.

It is even better if the shower has a seating option. That way, you will be completely safe while you enjoy your shower.

Care-Knight, the manufacturer of the Bath-Knight shower range we just mentioned, seems to have thought of all these factors, and then some. The Easy Access Showers from this renowned manufacturer come with an option for getting instant hot water, from the moment you walk in. The shower panels are watertight and have a safety catch, ensuring that not a drop of water falls outside while you take your shower. A grab rail and seating arrangement further ensure complete safety to you while using the shower.

This was one of the very best showers that we found, especially for people on a tight budget and not much space in the bathroom. Do not forget to consider this shower in your hunt for the perfect walk-in shower solution.

Finally, if you don’t want to purchase a new shower or bath yet your mobility is failing, take a look at fitting a grab rail.  Homecare from the Consortium sell a really good grab rail (and even a standing pole if you need further assistance from a static mobility aid).  They can be reached by clicking here whilst Bath-Knight can be reached by clicking here.

 No, it’s not for pole dancing…