About Handicapped Shower Chairs

Handicapped shower chairs allow disabled people to use regular showers.

Handicapped shower chairs allow people with disabilities to use a regular shower. The chair sits in the shower or bathtub and allows the user to shower while sitting down. They are easy to use and do not require any special installation.

Features

Handicapped shower chairs come with a variety of features to meet the needs of different users. Some seats have backs in case a person cannot support himself sitting upright. Some have extended benches so that the seat reaches over the side of the tub, making it easy for a person to transfer from a wheelchair to the shower chair. Some fold up for easy storage or transportation.

Use

A handicapped shower chair simply sits in the shower or bathtub. They are sturdy and do not slip out of place. You can easily lift the shower chair out of the shower or tub if someone wants to bathe that does not need a handicapped chair.

Cost

The cost of a handicapped shower chair varies depending on the features you desire. The typical cost in 2010 is about $50 to $150, although some cost much more. If your health insurance plan covers durable medical equipment, it may cover the cost of a shower chair if your doctor says the chair is medically necessary.

References

• Kelly Morris, Social Worker and Former Certified Home Health Aide, Mansfield, Ohio
• Active Forever: Shower Chairs and Transfer Benches