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Mobility Bathlifts

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For assistance getting in and out of the bath, mobility bathlifts offer a way to lower yourself smoothly into the bath and the versatility to raise you out again.

Architecture professor Abir Mullick describes four of the most common bath lift types in TeamRehab Report:

  • A hydraulic lift is appropriate for people who depend on caregivers for making transfers. If you are afraid of heights or have difficulty maintaining a stable sitting position, this type lift should not be used.


  • Water-pressure lifts utilize household water pressure to operate. The user sits in a swivel seat, rotated over, and gradually lowered into, the tub.

  • A floor lift works for people who are unable to make independent transfers. It requires a large bathroom and a caregiver’s help.

  • A powered lift serves those with mobility problems by using a harness to seat the user. The harness offers a safe, comfortable grip on the user and allow the caregiver excellent access for washing.
  • Mullick emphasizes the importance of professional installation and maintenance to ensure the safety of your bath lift.



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