Shower Chair Technology Advancing

We all know that technology is advancing at an ever increasing rate.  From smart phones to lung transplants, amazing things are happening everyday.  As we age, it seems to get harder and harder to keep up.  Technology advancement in durable home medical equipment is more subtle than a ten thousand inch smart TV, but nonetheless just as important as other advancing technologies.    

Today we will take a look at some of those advancements.

The popularity of rolling shower chairs continues to skyrocket as our population in the U.S. ages.  With almost 10,000 baby boomers a day turning 65 years old, a slowdown in popularity appears to be a long way off.  At some point, all of us lose mobility.  Bathing, as physical skills diminish, is one of the biggest challenges to aging at home.  The number of people that prefer to stay in their home,  rather than moving to any sort of care facility is also increasing.  

Inevitably, access to bathing will become an issue for everyone.  In many cases, those with the means eventually convert their tub or shower into a roll-in shower.  The positives of planning ahead for this eventuality and preparing your home now for that far off day are easily apparent.  Unfortunately few of us think that far ahead. 

One of the most innovative roll-in shower chairs on the market today is the Clean Shower Chair by ETAC.  

This innovative shower chair can be purchased as a base model and upgraded as needs arise and physical limitations increase, saving a lot of money over the option of buying something new every few years as needs change.  This is one of those items where an early investment in a more advanced base product pays off in the long run.

The Etac Clean Shower Chair includes these standard features:

• Locking 5" casters
• Footrests
• Caregiver push bar
• Swing away arms
• Multiple heights chairs for persons of all sizes
• Powder coat rust resistant parts
• Rolls over toilet

Featured add-ons for the Etac Clean Shower Chair include:

• Soap dish
• Comfort pads for the seat and back
• Contoured padded seats for comfort and to fight skin breakdown
• Lap belts
• Lap Bars
• Commode Pails
• Lateral upper body supports
• 24" Rear wheels for wheelchair style mobility

This shower chair is only one of dozens available today to meet almost any need.  You can see a full range of chairs, stationary, rolling, reclining and more by visiting us at CareProdx.com/Shower Chairs.