A shower chair can be divided into multi versions according to the space of the shower, user, and user’s favor. In this article, we will list the versions designed for older adults according to the degree of disability.
First are the ordinary shower chair with backrest or non-backrest which acquire anti-slip tips and height-adjustable function that is suitable for elders who can get up and sit down on their own. Shower chairs with backrests are capable to support the torso of elders, it’s designed for elders who are poor in muscle endurance and have difficulty holding the body for a long time, but are still able to get up and sit down on their own. Besides, it is also suited for pregnant woman who needs to support their torsos.
The shower chair with an armrest can offer additional user support when getting up and sitting down. It is a wise choice for the elderly who need others' help when getting up from the chair because of insufficient muscle strength. Some of the shower chair armrests can be folded up, which is designed for those users who are not capable to get up or sit down right on the chair but have to get in from the side.
Swiveling shower chair is designed for elderly who have difficult in turning around, it is able to decrease the back injuries and the armrest can provide stable support when swiveling. On the other hand, this kind of design also considers the caregiver because it allows the caregiver to swivel the shower chair when giving a shower to the elderly, which saves effort for the caregiver.
Though the shower chair has developed multiple functions for different users, but please remember the anti-slip function which is the most important when choosing a shower chair.
Post time: Oct-26-2022
