Shower Benches and Cushions
Shower Benches and Cushions
What is a Folding or Wall-Mounted Shower Seat?
A folding or wall-mounted shower seat is a type of bathroom support equipment that is permanently fixed to the wall of a shower. They will usually consist of just a seat which can be a solid slab of teak or phenolic plastic or made up of 3 – 4 slats and bracing. When the user is ready to shower, a folding variant can be pulled down from the wall and sat on while bathing. A standard wall-mounted seat will always be present, whether the person showering wants to use it or not.
The Functions of a Folding Shower Seat
The basic premise of a folding shower seat is that it can be in use when it’s needed and then positioned flat against the wall when it’s not. This makes a folding seat really appealing for families using a shared bathroom.
A folding shower seat will allow some respite for a user to bathe without standing for the entirety of the shower. Some people in the household may even use these to rest a foot against to shave legs.
Risks of a Folding Chair for Someone with Mobility Impairment
For anyone with any considerable degree of movement challenges, a folding shower seat can actually present some issues.
Firstly, these seats don’t have side edges to them to keep the user positioned properly. Sliding across or slipping on the seat could result in falling off onto the edge or bottom of the bathtub or shower causing injury.
Secondly, A folding shower seat that’s not of high quality materials or installed correctly could also buckle as it’s on a hinge. Any user big or small will be putting stress on this hinge – it really needs to be up to the tasks day in, day out.
Another risk that a folding chair presents is during the act of transfer. These seats by design are compact, making for a smaller target to sit into. They may also not be located near the point of entry into the shower unit, which requires more of an effort to maneuver from the edge of the shower into the seat – even with a caregiver’s help.
Shower Benches and Cushions
What is a Folding or Wall-Mounted Shower Seat?
A folding or wall-mounted shower seat is a type of bathroom support equipment that is permanently fixed to the wall of a shower. They will usually consist of just a seat which can be a solid slab of teak or phenolic plastic or made up of 3 – 4 slats and bracing. When the user is ready to shower, a folding variant can be pulled down from the wall and sat on while bathing. A standard wall mounted seat will always be present, whether the person showering wants to use it or not.
The Functions of a Folding Shower Seat
The basic premise of a folding shower seat is that it can be in use when it’s needed and then positioned flat against the wall when it’s not. This makes a folding seat really appealing for families using a shared bathroom.
A folding shower seat will allow some respite for a user to bathe without standing for the entirety of the shower. Some people in the household may even use these to rest a foot against to shave legs.
Risks of a Folding Chair for Someone with Mobility Impairment
For anyone with any considerable degree of movement challenges, a folding shower seat can actually present some issues.
Firstly, these seats don’t have side edges to them to keep the user positioned properly. Sliding across or slipping on the seat could result in falling off onto the edge or bottom of the bathtub or shower causing injury.
Secondly, A folding shower seat that’s not of high quality materials or installed correctly could also buckle as it’s on a hinge. Any user big or small will be putting stress on this hinge – it really needs to be up to the tasks day in, day out.
Another risk that a folding chair presents is during the act of transfer. These seats by design are compact, making for a smaller target to sit into. They may also not be located near the point of entry into the shower unit, which requires more of an effort to maneuver from the edge of the shower into the seat – even with a caregiver’s help.
