We're thinking of taking our bath out and relacing it with a large shower cubicle to make things easier for my mother who has problems with the bath, We could have a seat fixed in there for her to sit & shower.
Me or my husband don't really use the bath only to stand & shower, my question is has any of you done this? Do you find it beneficial? How much (roughly) will it cost, & will I be sorry later?
pk
phylkat Sat 10/05/08 17:00
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If you do decide to go ahead with the project, be sure to check and see if this product http://www.acessinc.com/bathtubs_with_door.htm is available in the U.K. Here in the U.S. a neighbor installed a product similar to this for his mother-in-law and she finds it very useful...
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you will be sorry later
today she as problems with the bath
tomorrow it will be the beds to hard
then you will have to change the tiles in the kitchen
how much will it cost?
mmm do she eat much?
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o sorry
will you regret changing the bath to a shower doh!
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Question Author
Thankyou 'Clanad' yes we have similar over here but I don't want one of those in my bathroom although useful (my mothers friend has one) its ugly. I want a large cubicle with glass sliding doors & step-in.
and... 'noknowledge' WHAT are you talking about??
pk
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1) no but thought about it
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3) how long is a peice of string? have yu tried your loal council to see if you can get a disabled grant?
4) who knows? you coud always change it back again if you do - do you plan on selling up anytime soon? it might make your house less saleable
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I had a spell of joint and mobility problems, so I have experienced the problems with showering.
One thing I think you should consider is stepping out of the shower. I bought a shallow shower tray for the en-suite, but it had to be raised for drainage - and now I have to be careful when stepping down from the shower. Nice wide door gap required just to get your balance when stepping down.
You will probably get the benefit of a dedicated shower, and when you come to sell the pipes are all still there if a bath is to be reinstated.
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Question Author
No, we're staying put here, I'm not getting any younger either & in the future the shower cubicle idea will do my hubby & I a favour too. I have been on line & looked at some & also have seen them in 'Home-base'.
The step isnt too much of a problem she says she could manage that. Its got to be big enough to hold 2 people, just in case I have to help her in the future.
The point about the council helping is valid, I'll look into that. She does get a disability allowence so maybe there could be some help available.
Thankyou to you all. I'll keep you posted.
pk
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Question Author
Oooooo!! how lovely a wet-room. I would love that but our house is unsuitable & it certainly would push us way way past our budget.
We've been on to the council about a grant, but have to wait 3 months for an asessment.
I think we'll go ahead & with a little help from family & friends we'll do this.
Thankyou for all your comments.
pk
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