I love having a soak in a hot bubbly bath the lights out, scented candles flickering in the background their delicate scent filling the room and the sound of silence. Sounds like heaven doesn’t it but what if this wasn’t so easy to enjoy something as simple as bathing? Forget the kids disturbing the peace I mean something more long term like an illness, disability or even old age. My mum has a severe problem with her back (degeneration of the spine) and as a result getting in or out of a bath without assistance is somewhat impossible and the whole process can be very painful. I have taken on the task of doing a little research into products that I think will benefit both her and my father who is now in his 70’s.
I had never really had the need to look into walk in baths in the past but as my parents are not going to get any younger I thought I had better do so sooner rather than later especially as the heat from the water would be greatly beneficial in helping to soothe mums back a little and dads achy muscles mainly brought on by gardening and golf.
I was quite impressed at the range of walk in baths and showers over on the Premier Bathrooms site. Who knew there could be such a range of walk in baths available in varying sizes and styles. There are full length baths, baths that allow for having both a shower and bath, low level access baths and even a jacuzzi.
Their Momentum bath lift is a good idea which combines a full length bath with a powered seat lift to allow for easy entry.
Premier bathrooms have the lowest access steps available making getting into and out of the bath easy. The baths feature thermostatically controlled taps to provide a safe even flow of water preventing scolding. The bath seals are guaranteed for life which is very reassuring to know.
The company appreciate that not all can fit a bath in their bathroom and although they do offer a bath that is half the size of a standard bath they also have a great range of showers available too.
Like the baths the showers come with low level entry so you need not worry about access, they look great as you can see from the picture and have a thermostatically controlled cool touch mixer. They feature a range of folding shower seats, a grab bar and the shower tray is slip-resistant.
I think my mum would love both options as she needs to be seated in order to be able to wash and both offer her the independence to bathe herself rather than to rely on others for assistance. If my parents do decide this is something they want to look into further they can arrange a free no obligation consultation call.
Premier Bathrooms have earnt the Ease of Use commendation from the Arthritis Foundation as their products are beneficial to arthritis sufferers. Premier Bathrooms is a company that also likes to give back so with every bathroom that they install they will contribute £100 to Help for Heroes trading limited. They are also running a campaign at present, about breaking barriers in how we view old age why not pop over to their site to find out more (#BreakingBarriers).
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My elderly in-laws don’t use the bath anymore, they take showers, especially ever since they sold their house and moved into a retirement home. That shower room with the seat looks amazing!
It’s definitely something we will need to look at in the future as hubbie has had to have a hip replacement. How fantastic that they help Help for Heroes.
I’m lucky and I don’t have any issues climbing out of my bath, but I do prefer a shower. I love the lighting effects though!
These look great ideal for someone who struggles getting in and out. I’d love a Jacuzzi bath I stayed in a hotel that had one once was bliss.
The Momentum bath lift would be perfect and by the way your parents look amazing for their age! I hope I look that good at that age!
What a great campaign! They have a lovely range of bathrooms too – I love planning out my dream bathroom for the distant day when we’re not renting. 😀
All these bathrooms look great. I want the last shower room!! How inviting does the bath look with the lights too :):)
I want that bath with the lights in – how cool is that!
I know!!!! The second I saw it i knew I had to include it in my post.
I am so loving the bath ideas here. I wish I could have a design like these in my house.
Aren’t they great, they’d make bathing so much easier.
I’d really love one of those walk-in baths, they’d make bathing so much easier, especially for getting my heavy toddler in and out of it!
They are handy when you have little people. I’d find one useful to wash my 3 mini people.
Is it a sign of laziness if you want a bath lift even if you don’t need it? Because at the moment, it seems like the best idea in the world…
Lol, I feel that tired too sometimes. It is a brilliant idea x
My mum had to get rid of their bath because she couldn’t get in or out of it properly cause of an ankle op x
I think this is something we all have to think about regardless of age and it something we are sorting for my parents currently as my dad has huge knee and hip problems x
i really wish i had a bath at mine as it’ll be great to relax for a change!
I love that Momentum bath, it looks so easy to get in and out of. I think the range of baths and walk in showers look excellent for those that are elderly or have mobility problems
My grandparents had a special bathroom fitted years ago, but it definitely wasn’t as fancy as this!
That momentum bath lift would be perfect for my mom. She has help but one of those would make her life easier.
These can really make a difference.
Cool ideas! It’s my dream to have a jacuzzi in the bath tub.
Light up baths are my favourite thing, such fun!
I worked in care for many years and I know all to well how the right bath can make all the difference. They have some brilliant features these days x
Loving these bathroom ideas! Our bathroom is tired and old and the lino squares are breaking. We need to redo it.
I would love a bath with lights like that!
My brother had a disability and got a grant to do something with his bathroom. He went for a wet room in the end and it really made a difference to his quality of life.
That light up bath looks amazing!!! I really want one! I am too small for my bath so rather than relaxing I tend to threat about sliding right in haha
I love the light up bath – so pretty! I work in a care home so I’m very familiar with bath lifts – they’re a godsend for people with reduced mobility.
They do look very good and save the carers back!!!
These sound like some really good ideas – it is great there are extra help for people out there. x
it is amazing how good they can make bathrooms now to make it easier for people to bath and have pain therapy x
There have been lots of advancements which is great.
I want a light up bath – that is so cool! x
It’s great that there are so many options out there, love the bath with the lights.
It’s great isn’t it, I did love that one.
These are fab, aren’t they? My mum doesn’t need one quite yet but I’d rather adapt the house for my parents than put them in a home.
I am a huge bath person and nothing is better than a long warm bath with candles and some nice music on. These bathtubs looks amazing, wouldn’t mind relaxing there and fall asleep haha. I love these ideas!
These are great, they are so practical and also look brilliant too.
I could’ve done with these when I was pregnant lol x
This looks amazing, especially the bath with the lights. Have you seen those bathroom tvs you can get, you should check them out.
This really does look a treat
Perfect way to relax in style
I’m such a sucker for anything that lights up! That blue lit bath is fantastic! Its amazing how small a space a decent bathroom can be squeezed into.
Lol, me too it looks great x
These are such wonderful ideas. Something I would want when I am unable to get in & out of the bath by myself x
I could have done with the bath lift when I was pregnant.
I found this article so useful, I’ve got Multiple Scerosis and I am going to have my bathroom Adapted soon, I found this so helpful with some things I hadn’t thought of so thank you
I’m so glad you found this of interest Teresa, good luck with the bathroom changes x
I can totally relate to this blog post as my mum and dad are at the moment deciding what to do with their bathroom as they desperately need to have it modified due to my dad’s disabilities. This blog post has really inspired my mum to see that there are still lots of really modern options out there and the bathroom won’t have to look like something out a hospital circa 1950!
I’m so pleased to have been able to help her with her choice. It will help her be that be more independent which is very important 😉
I like some of the ideas, especially the mood lighting. Have an elderly relative for whom grab handles in the bathroom and shower cubicle are really important.
These all look great. It’s a really good idea to be thinking and talking about these things in advance in order to help normalise the idea, and you’re so right: there are all kinds of different reasons people might benefit from this kind of equipment. A lovely piece, thanks for posting it.
Glad you found it useful 😉