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Shower safety is an important concern for elderly and disabled individuals. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than a quarter million people in the United States go to the emergency room for bathroom-related injuries every year, and the odds of serious injury increase with age and the presence of a disability or mobility impairment.

Fortunately, there are a variety of products available to make bathrooms safer and more accessible. One such product—the mobile shower chair—offers unique and versatile solutions to bathroom hazards. In this article, we’ll talk about the varieties of mobile shower chairs available, their benefits and uses, and how they can increase safety and independence for disabled and elderly individuals and their caregivers.

A typical shower chair features an ergonomic seat and seat-back with four lockable, slip-resistant wheels for easy mobility. Most models also have adjustable arm and head rests, though customized models without them or with removable options are available if these features impede care for a patient’s needs. Models with adjustable leg rests are also available.

Who Uses Mobile Shower Chairs?

Many individuals can benefit from mobile shower chairs. Here are some.

Elderly Individuals
The most at-risk demographic for shower-related injuries are the elderly. Though most of us take showering for granted for most of our lives, as we age we slowly lose strength, balance and motor function, and slips and falls become more likely. A mobile shower chair is a safe and convenient option for aging individuals who are at risk of accidents in the shower.

Disabled Individuals
For anyone who cannot safely bathe themselves, whether as a matter of strength or motor control, or because of a chronic infirmity, a mobile shower chair can greatly increase independence, dignity and safety. This can include individuals with physical disabilities, as well as intellectual or developmental disabilities.

Caregivers
It’s not merely the user who benefits from a mobile shower chair, but anyone who cares for them. Caregivers may find themselves straining and putting themselves at risk of injury while helping their patients or loved ones bathe. A shower chair can greatly reduce that strain.

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