The Year of the Bathlift
Every day there are seniors and the mobility-challenged unable to take a nice hot bath. It isn’t that they wouldn’t love to soak their aches and pains away but because they are afraid of falling on the way into or out of the tub. Family members have growing concerns when they are working and unavailable to monitor their loved ones safety.
Statistically, most falls for seniors do occur in the bathroom. As seniors age one of the biggest issues is the loss of independence and the inability to continue routine activities. Seniors are often forced to give up on the traditional bath and have their bathroom remodeled to include a walk- in tub or shower. Often these accommodations can cost several thousand dollars and are not viable solutions for people on a fixed income. Bathtub Lifts are compact, safe, affordable and easy to use. If you can stand up from a seated position, (approximately 18 inches high) than you too can take a nice hot bath.
Imagine soaking in a steamy bubble bath and being able to get in and out without having to ask anyone for help. With the push of a button, a bathtub lift will lower and recline to a comfortable position in just about any bathtub. No installation is required. Just charge the battery and put the lift in place. Remove it any time you like for storage or take it with you (The Harmar Aqua Joy folds in half ).
I recently purchased a Harmar Aqua Joy bathtub lift and gave it to my grandmother for her birthday. She loves to take baths but had not been taking them as often because of a recent injury. When she fell she injured her arm and hip leaving her dependent on one side for strength to transfer. She lost her confidence and worse than that, her sense of independence. When it came time to take a bath, she was literally falling backward into the tub hoping the water would break her fall. After time, bathing was not so relaxing anymore so I thought we would give the Aqua Joy a try. At first, she was reluctant to let this foreign object into the tub with her but soon she became comfortable in her new bath lift. “It’s very soft, but still gives me the support I need”…”I’ll never take a bath without it again”. (L. Barris 81yrs old and my grandmother for 36yrs).
Thank you Harmar for letting me give my Grandma the best gift ever…..
The relaxation that only comes from a nice hot bath.
Sincerely,
Chris Sarbo

