I currently don’t have a level access bathroom and last year an OT supplied me with a Myco Swivel Bather http://www.myco-uk.co.uk/products/sb/product.htm# that fits across my bath so that I can sit down & have a shower. I think the principal of these is good. That you can sit down and swivel round and either shower yourself or be assisted to shower. I’ve worked with many people that find them useful.
For me though I find the swivel lock hard to use with my weak & numb hands.I can’t swivel the chair safely myself as it’s so heavy.
The seat is not confortable or apparently ergonomically designed.
The metal parts are rusting already and it’s really hard to keep the whole thing clean.
It’s also not an attractive piece of kit. It looks like a plastic garden chair and only comes in hospital white
As an OT I appreciate that function/practicality are really important. I’ve never been keen on these devices though. Hard for user and anyone assisting to get to grips with.
For me though I find the swivel lock hard to use with my weak & numb hands.I can’t swivel the chair safely myself as it’s so heavy.
The seat is not confortable or apparently ergonomically designed.
The metal parts are rusting already and it’s really hard to keep the whole thing clean.
It’s also not an attractive piece of kit. It looks like a plastic garden chair and only comes in hospital white
As an OT I appreciate that function/practicality are really important. I’ve never been keen on these devices though. Hard for user and anyone assisting to get to grips with.
Time someone came up with a new version – after all bath lifts have evolved. Any good suggestions for an alternative?
Hi there, you could try an Aquatec® bath lifter with a Trans Swivel and Slide Transfer Unit, have a look on our website and see what you think – apologies for the shameless plug, but saw the tweet and thought we could help! http://www.hewerdinehomecare.co.uk/bathing-and-hygiene/bathing-aids-and-lifts You can tweet me / DM @HomecareAids if you need any more info, thanks Carol.
Hi:) Thank u for that.Not quite the thing for me.Swivel bather is being used for showering purpose..like u would use a shower board:) My condition doesnt work well with being in bath wth warm water in..so I only shower.What I need now is level access shower room wth wall mounted seat.Cant lift legs over bath edge safely.May be stuck with what local council will put in..hope not.Be interested to look at your bath lift range at some point.As an OT I generally pop to NAIDEX & other events. Currently I work in housing adaptations would u believe!Thanks for your interest. S
Sarah – I totally agree with your comments on the swivel bather, it looks to me like a cheap plastic garden chair that has been added to an industrial base. I haven’t found an alternative in 24 years of looking. A wet floor shower sounds a better option, I hope the process is speedy.
Thanks Kate. Yes hoping things are soon sorted. Still very interested to see if there is anything out there more exciting than this. Sarah OT
Hi,
Having picked up this message trail I would be interested in getting some professional feedback on a new type of Shower chair we are developing at Assisticare. I expect it to address some of the issues raised above as it will be available as an electrically operated swivel as well as manual.
Please reply and I will send you on a link.
Kind Regards
James Robertson
Assisticare