Jan 14 2009
My Kingdom For A Big Bathtub
Oh it’s so chilly outside, and I don’t think the insulation in my apartment is very good, not just because I can hear the neighbors breathing, but because I’m freezing! What I wouldn’t give to be able to take a nice hot bath! I had to give up baths a long time ago because for one thing, the standard tubs just are not deep enough for me. Even if I fill it as high as possible, it just doesn’t cover everything. Number 2 is that I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and even without it, I have a very hard time getting up from the floor, let alone from the slippery wet bathtub! I’ve seen commercials on television for the new kinds of tubs that you just open a door and step inside of. That would be awesome! Since I live in an apartment and won’t be buying a house anytime soon, that is out of the question, plus the expense, don’t get me started! I am a little envious when I see my granddaughter taking her beloved baths. She would take baths 3 or more times a day if we’d let her! Oh well, I guess I’m just going to have to settle for a shower.
BTW, this is NOT a paid ad for the tubs, It’s just something I’m dreaming about and I thought I’d put a link to a website for it so you can see what I’m talking about. Cheers!
I don’t have a bath tub to start with… lol!
Anyway, maybe you can try fix some railings alongside your current bath tub and add in some non-slip mats in the tub when you wanna get up, if there’s noone to help you.
Just my 2 cents worth…
I have had tubs with all that, the problem is that I can’t pull myself up, and can you think of anything more humiliating than having my husband haul me out of the tub like a beached whale? :b
I’d say next time you look for an apartment ask if an apartment for the handicapped is available. They often have tubs with non-slip bottoms and grab bags.
Or ask your landlord to install them for you.
Marilynne
Every time I am at the beach the greenpeace comes and rolls me back into the water. Very annoying. Specially when I try to tell them I don’t want to. Because of my German Accent it must sound to them like “Harf Harf Harf”
Oooops… sorry Liliysgramma! Didn’t mean to cause any embarassments… Just that my friend’s grandpa has thyroid and they have railings installed all around the bathroom and toilet and it helps.. I have no other idea besides that but I’ll let you know when I have some..
What about a shower chair? Definitely not the same as a bath, but might be more relaxing than standing in shower.
Main thing is stay safe!
Roxie
http://recoveryrocks.today.com/
I love to have a deep tub just like what I experienced in Japan. Deep enough for me to be covered in water up to my shoulders. The only problem maybe that it is quite short in length.