Bath Transfer Bench 

Bath transfer bench is a bathroom equipment that is purposely designed to assist the elders and individuals with mobility challenge to bathe safely, comfortably and easily.

As people grow older, even effortless daily routines such as taking the shower will seem to be one of the hardest things to do. Either they will need to be assisted when bathing or going into the bathroom alone but with the risk of slipping and injuring themselves.

With the mobility aids such as teak shower bench, handicap shower seat and commode chairs, the elders and handicapped can now clean themselves independently. Relatives and family members will no longer have to worry about their safety when inside the bathroom; these shower seats and benches are built with stability in mind, in which what is required by the immobilized individual while taking a shower.

How does a bath transfer bench work?

To use this bathroom equipment is quite simple. All you need to do is just place it in a way where one side of it is sitting on the bathtub while the other side sits outside of it. In order words, the bathtub transfer bench is positioned where half of it sits on the floor while the other half inside the tub. The person that needs to use it will have to sit on the part of the bench which is outside the tub and slide across into the side inside the tub.

Although bath transfer bench is specially designed for the use of individuals with limitation, that doesn’t mean that a normal person can’t use it. There are certain people that do not like to be on their feet throughout the whole shower session and for this, this bench might be a great choice. Depending on the type and preferences, a bath transfer bench usually comes with padded nylon contoured seat and soft back support that could offer any individual the comfort that needed while bathing.

Whether it is purchased for disabled individuals or just for comfort purposes, bathtub transfer bench is designed with safety at the top priority in mind. The legs of the bench are covered with rubber caps to prevent the bench from slipping or move when being used. This will definitely eliminate or at least minimize the risk of falling down during a shower. To even enhance the user’s safety, the heights of the legs are also made adjustable so that it can be adjusted to accommodate the uneven structure of both the tub and floor. Besides, it also allows the user to raise or lower the seat depending on their needs.

The bath transfer bench usually has a handle at the end of one side which is used as a support for the user when getting up and down to the chair. The other end is open (without the handle) so that the person can easily slide himself or herself in and out of the chair without much problem. This feature is particular useful for individuals who are on wheelchair and those who have trouble standing and sitting.

Most bath transfer benches that are sold in the market come with aluminum frame and this is the better choice since metal frame is sturdier and stronger than plastic frame. Moreover, metal frame looks more elegant compares to a plastic one.

Anyhow, assembly and installation of both types is very easy and can be as simple as a two step process. Depending on where you buy, some transfer benches are pre-installed before being delivered to your house.

Different of models and designs of bath transfer benches are available for everyone to use. It depends entirely on the user’s budget and need. For example, a bench with nylon seat will cost more than the one that come with just plastic seat. Or the one with gliding seat and safety belt which is definitely more expensive than a normal one.

The cost of a bath transfer bench depends on the type and features that it has. The better one will definitely cost higher but if you are just looking for a normal bath transfer bench, you can easily find one that costs fewer than 100 bucks on amazon.