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08-07-2020 07:59 PM
There are a variety of different shower chairs, think about if you need arms and a back and look at weight capacity if that might be an issue. @azgal posted an example of what works best with a tub shower combination. Amazon/Walmart.com often have the best prices and it is highly unlikely that your insurance would pay. Always read the most recent reviews.
08-07-2020 08:17 PM
I used a shower bench like Az girl suggested. We recently had our shower redone so we now have a bench built in. The bench we used was in great shape after 5 years. You might check with your local senior center. People donate items they no longer need and as long as you're over 60 you can use them indefinitely. The ones at ours are all in great condition.
08-07-2020 08:22 PM
@Nuttmeg wrote:
You can buy a Drive Medical shower chair for $32 from Amazon. Medicare will pay for a basic walker. If the patient is being treated by a physical therapist, ask about the cost of a chair. You can ask your doctor.
I looked at the Drive Medical chair and the reviews read that the seat of the chair broke. I was surprised
08-07-2020 08:24 PM
@azgal wrote:I use a shower bench with an arm on one side because my legs are weak and I need the arm to get up.
It's a Carex tub transfer bench. I've had it for several years and it's still in excellent condition.
I found one on Amazon.
I like this chair and like it has a back on too. Thank you I will look at measurements
08-07-2020 08:26 PM
@Anniedog wrote:I used a shower bench like Az girl suggested. We recently had our shower redone so we now have a bench built in. The bench we used was in great shape after 5 years. You might check with your local senior center. People donate items they no longer need and as long as you're over 60 you can use them indefinitely. The ones at ours are all in great condition.
My friend isn’t quite sixty yet but I will check anyway. Thank you
08-07-2020 08:34 PM
My Mom used a shower bench like Az girl suggested. I believe it was this 'Invacare Transfer Bench.'
Features
08-07-2020 08:48 PM
in addition to the measurements - you have to take into account how to enter the tub/showe
if the seat is placed inside the tube but you can't step around it to sit on it
things that I didn't think of initially
08-07-2020 09:01 PM
We don't know what a person weights. The chair is not heavy so you can lift it out the tub.
Personally this is better in a shower stall.
You may want to buy a shower bench. Submit your question on Amazon. Someone may respond.
08-07-2020 09:03 PM
@azgal That's the one I have and used it when I had my right knee replaced last October. It worked fine because I also needed to grip some handle bar to exit the tub.
Right now it's fully assembled right next to the treadmill in my bedroom. That's because my left knee has to also be replaced but it won't be done this year due to COVID. So next year, the shower chair will be all ready to help me again!
08-07-2020 09:05 PM
@Nuttmeg wrote:We don't know what a person weights. The chair is not heavy so you can lift it out the tub.
Personally this is better in a shower stall.
You may want to buy a shower bench. Submit your question on Amazon. Someone may respond.
Thank you
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