Article  The Benefit of a Shower Chair Fall prevention safety is one of those things that you don't want to hear yourself saying, “Man, I wish I had had this earlier.”  While many people associate falling in the shower with individuals who are mentally handicapped, beyond a certain age, or pregnant, the truth is that can happen to anyone, at any time, and at any age. And while you're shower may seem like a safe place for you to relax and groom yourself, it can become a deadly space for even the healthiest and most strong individuals. This is why purchasing a shower chair for you, your family members, or the individuals you care for, is so important to preventing a bathroom tragedy before it happens. A shower chair is a broad term that can be used to refer to any element in the bathtub or shower that allows you to sit down securely while the water is on. There are a variety of models available, ranging from full chairs with arm rests and backrests to little corner stools they can fit unobtrusively into the side of your shower without taking up too much space. These chairs are made out of materials that will do fine in the water, such as plastic and absorbent like bamboo. Their steel or fortified plastic legs ensure that they can hold any weight and the rubber feet attached to their bottoms grips even wet tile with the greatest of ease. The good news about shower chairs is they are available in a range of prices to suit any need and budget. Simple models are available for under thirty dollars, while some of the more elaborate and larger models cost just over one hundred dollars. The vast range of shapes and designs also provides a great deal of flexibility when choosing a model that will not only meet your personal needs but will also fit seamlessly into your shower stall. Shower chairs are important for disabled or elderly individuals for obvious reasons. The potential for slipping in the tub and breaking already frail bones is high, and can take a functioning individual and make them dependant and wheel chair or bed bound for months at a time. However shower chairs also provide significant benefits to nondisabled in younger individuals as well. For example, women who shave their legs in the shower will find that having a stool to sit on while they shave makes the task much easier. The truth is a shower chair is more than just a safety device that can make the difference between a pleasant bathing experience and a tragic one. Shower chairs provide individuals with the ability to remain independent as long as possible. There are a few things more degrading than requiring another human being to wash you, even when it's someone you love and trust. The ability to groom and take care of ourselves is a real important element of feeling strong, capable, and able to function in the world. Providing a simple little place to sit in the shower, a potentially slippery and intimidating environment, is giving individuals the ability to continue to wash independently with safety for as long as they care to do so. It also provides individuals who care for them peace of mind to know that when they go to take a shower it will be in a secure environment. Category Elderly Care Author JDK Add To Favorites Print This Article Email Article To A Friend Post Comments   Rate This Article (0) 1 - Poor2345 - Good678910 - Excellent Added On 2010-02-16