Bathing Solutions News

June 2008

Walk Ins For All

19/06/2008

Primarily useful for elderly or handicapped users, a walk in bath’s appeal is now spreading further to a wide range of customers. Options such as Bathing Solutions ‘Minuette’ or ‘The New Petite’ are often taller and narrower then traditional bath tubs subsequently making them ideal for smaller spaces such as converted closets or “downstairs, second bathrooms.” If a homeowner may become a carer for an elderly or infirmed relative then a walk in bathroom may be perfect as solution to what could be a difficult challenge in an already completed house.

BMA Proves Bathrooms Add Value

12/06/2008

In a time of erratic house prices the Bathroom Manufacturers Association 2008 trend report shows that the market has realised that not only a kitchen can clinch a sale but the bathroom also. The market has also realised that the wow factor is far more achievable for most with a bathroom rather than a kitchen. In addition our hectic lifestyles mean that we use our bathrooms to fulfil a variety of needs from the practical – showering and bathing to the enjoyment – relaxing, escaping and revitalising. So adding a Bathing Solutions shower like the Finesse, that offer stylish design with the convenience of no door easy access could add value to your home!

Designed for life

11/06/2008

Facts state that in 2007, for the first time ever in the UK, we have more people aged over 65 then we have under 18 and the trend is set to stay with the older population increasing 70 per cent during the next 30 years. Once we reach 50 many of the faculties we take for granted start to deteriorate and our capacity to use the same appliances as before dwindles. Eyesight, Hearing, mobility and grip can all suffer making bathroom activities we once took for granted such as climbing in and out of the bath, turning a tap or flushing the toilet a real difficulty. Until fairly recently, when companies like Bathing Solutions have been founded, the only option to assist the elderly or those with difficulties bathing was to have a hospital-looking bathroom installed. Now with walk in baths like “The Minuette” and wet rooms like “The Aquarius” Bathing Solutions can offer options that have stylish and sophisticated design to match practical and accessible bathing needs for those of all age groups.

Showered with history

06/06/2008

Think yourself lucky to be living in a modern day, hygiene focused world! If like many people you start everyday taking for granted something that was not even available to some of the most rich and famous people throughout history – a shower! In ancient times the best the rich or royal could expect was having a servant dump cold water over them as they stood in a basin! These days manufactures such as Bathing Solutions, spend millions on finding ways to make bathing as comfortable and luxurious as possible. With options like ‘The Elegance’ offering you easy clean shower panels, thermostatic mixer, power shower or electrically heated shower and all superbly made and attractively designed; you don’t get all that from a servant and your average bucket of cold water!

Bathroom Safety

04/06/2008

Modifying a bathroom for someone with mobility issues is our speciality and has a number of key benefits:
Most importantly it aids independent living. To be able to care for one’s own personal needs without assistance instills a sense of pride and keeps your independence.
It helps maintains strength. Lifting up on support bars or pulling one’s own body weight from the seated position helps keep muscles active.
It helps home caregivers. Adults helping those with disabilities rely on grab rails to keep both their charges and themselves stable.
It creates a safe place for both adults and children alike grab rails, and no-slip safety surfaces help the entire family stay safe in the bathroom.
Other types of modifications for safety and accessibility include:
Ground floor shower room.
Raised toilet seats.
Walk-in tub systems.
Wet rooms.
Water temperature devices.