Any help with buying a walk in bath ?

Zend

Thanks everyone for your advice. My Dad is on the lowest care allowence and my Mum is on the highest. They have an OT involved as well as physio and a social worker. They have to pay for carers as they have savings and at present it is estimated that they will have to pay £50,000 a year:eek:. I will go on the local council web site to see what the criteria are for help with obtaining a walk in shower. My father is adament that he wants to look after mum in their own home.

Mojisola

Zend wrote: »

Thanks everyone for your advice. My Dad is on the lowest care allowence and my Mum is on the highest. They have an OT involved as well as physio and a social worker. They have to pay for carers as they have savings and at present it is estimated that they will have to pay £50,000 a year:eek:. I will go on the local council web site to see what the criteria are for help with obtaining a walk in shower. My father is adament that he wants to look after mum in their own home.

As they have savings, don't waste your time. They won't be entitled to a grant.

You can replace a bath with something like this - https://www.ageukbathrooms.co.uk/berwick-easy-access-shower
Shop around for details of other providers.

Have you looked at having a live-in carer? Your parents would have to pay but it sounds as if your father is being unrealistic in thinking that he will be able to care for your mother. There are several national firms who provide carers.

sleepless_saver

It's more expensive but it sounds like she would be best with a wet room. The level barrier free access means she could walk straight into the shower and there would be room for someone to help her sit on shower seat, and help her up again. Might also be easier for your father to use as well if he is frail too.

MCLF

Hi,
the OT recommended a shower for my husband. He's not elderly but is disabled.

Things she suggested were:
A very low shower tray - no step to trip over
Non-slip surface
Half screens, plus a curtain so I can help him while he's in the shower
An anti-scald shower - she said he may lose heat sensation as his condition progresses, but it seems a pretty sensible idea whatever your health needs

Plus a seat and grab rails, which are standard really in this type of arrangement.

It's given him a lot more independence and given me peace of mind - and I imagine a similar set up would do the same for mum.
Can you ask her OT for advice?

Zend

Thanks everyone. I've just heard that mum is coming home on Thursday. As she will be unable to go upstairs for a few weeks it gives us time to sort out a shower for them. I will be staying with my parents for a few days to see how dad gets on with caring for her. I live 30 miles away from them but fortunately my brother is only 5 mins away.