What is hydrotherapy? Hydrotherapy utilises different water temperatures and applications to treat symptoms of health conditions. It is also known as water therapy or aquatic therapy. Hydrotherapy can be as simple as taking a warm bath at home and includes the use of pressurised jets, hot and cold temperatures and…
One of our recent jobs was for Ms T who has arthritis in her shoulders and elbows. She was enjoying her retirement by refurbishing her home room by room and now turned her attention to the bathroom. Due to her reduced mobility her bathroom was becoming difficult to use and…
As we're often told by doctors and medical professionals, the better care we take of ourselves through eating healthily and doing regular exercise the better quality of life we can expect as we age. However, it seems that many of us find it difficult to follow this sound advice. According…
Anyone suffering from reduced mobility, whether temporary or permanent, can find the normally simple task of having a bath quite difficult. Here we look at some of the specific problems that can be experienced, alongside a range of solutions that will make using the bathtub safe and easy. The problems…
All types of bath lift provide assistance getting up and down in the bath and can be easily fitted to an existing bath tub without any major bathroom changes. A simple bath lift can be lifted into the bath tub and secured with suction cups to the bottom of the…
In our FAQ blog we answer some of the questions we're commonly asked about walk-in baths. What is a walk-in bath? People with reduced mobility, either through disability or ageing, find using a bath tub difficult and hazardous. A walk-in bath is designed to make using a bath easier. These…
In this blog we take a look at hydrotherapy, a treatment commonly used by medical professionals to treat conditions such as arthritis and rheumatism, and provide an idea of how you can introduce it's benefits into your home. What is hydrotherapy? Hydrotherapy is the use of warm water to treat…
Bath lifts are often a popular choice for people who find a bath difficult to use. They are inexpensive and simple compared to installing a new bathroom designed around an end user's requirements. However, they are often not suitable for everyone. The main advantage is that they provide assistance with…
Anyone who now finds standard baths awkward to use are running the risk of finding themselves unable to get out of a bath, a very unpleasant and distressing experience for anyone who has been through it. Slips, falls and the injuries that arise can be debilitating and life changing if serious.…
A walk-in bath is, in some respects, as familiar as a standard bath, but will always raise questions when people consider having one fitted. Here are our answers to some of the questions about walk-in baths we hear every day: 1) How high is the step into the walk-in bath?…
It’s almost Christmas, the season to be jolly! So make sure that yourself or your loved one bathes in comfort in 2016 with one of Absolute Mobility’s fantastic walk-in baths. Invented to make the bathing process for those who are less able both simpler and safer, we have a wide…
Welcome back to our walk-in bath guide. Having read part 1 you will now have an appreciation of the types of baths available. In part 2, we look at the more practical aspects of the decision making process including, finances and feasibility. Part 1 - Your Walk-In Bath Options Site…
Buying a walk-in bath, sometimes referred to as a bath with a door, is a decision which requires careful thought. It's an expensive purchase and anyone thinking of buying one will want reassurance they have selected the right bath for their needs. Before deciding on which bath to choose, it's…
