Inflatable bath lift
bath lifts can make everyday life easier for a person with a disability and also for the person caring for them. A problem that often arises with the various bath lifts is that the models can be very bulky, meaning they take up a lot of space in the bathroom. This is particularly a problem in older houses, as the bathroom in such houses is often not very large. In some cases, extensive renovations or repairs would be necessary in order to be able to place an appropriately sized bath lift. One solution can be an inflatable bath lift.
How it works
An inflatable bath lift is a combination of an air cushion and a compressor. An inflatable bath lift works in a simple way: First, this inflatable aid is placed in the bathtub. The air cushion is inflated with the help of the compressor. The person who wants to use the inflatable bath lift simply sits on the air cushion. The air is then released from the cushion again. This causes the user to sink to the bottom of the bathtub. Compared to a conventional bath lift seat, such an air cushion has the advantage that the person who wants to bathe actually sits on the bathtub floor. With the seats of conventional bath lifts you always have the feeling of floating a bit. The reason for this is that the seat never sinks directly to the floor of the bathtub because the seat has a certain height. This is 6 to 7 centimeters. This is what you should pay attention to when buying such a product online. There are also models in which the user immerses himself in the bathtub even less. Please note that with such a seat the water displacement is very high and the bathtub should not be filled too full.
Flexible adjustment through a wide range of features
An inflatable bath lift cushion is not automatically suitable for someone with poor balance or limited head control. Suitability depends on the model and the person's ability to maintain a safe sitting position. The Mangar Bathing Cushion instructions require sufficient upper-body strength to remain upright and advise an individual assessment where abilities are uncertain. Backrests and suction feet do not replace this requirement. Check the current instructions, the bath surface and the person's support needs before choosing a cushion. More substantial limitations need professional assessment of an appropriate bathing solution.
Remote control operation
The air intake into the air cushion via the compressor is controlled via a remote control. All you need to do is press a button to either fill the air cushion with air or release the air. The control can be carried out by the user himself or by the person caring for him. If such an air cushion with a compressor is purchased online, attention should be paid to the simplicity of operation. However, you will notice that there are not an unnecessary number of buttons on such remote controls. Such a remote control is equipped with very few functions. When buying online, the functionality and operation of this control unit can still be a purchasing criterion.