Someone wonderful invented shower chairs for safety and comfort. I know, because I use one. I also remember how scary the simple act of bathing could be, before I invested in a chair. How I have kept from falling and causing myself great harm is beyond me. But, now I can actually enjoy a shower and relax, at least until I have emptied the hot water heater.

Can You Relate?

How about you? Do you suffer from mobility issues that make the simple act of bathing the heroic event of the day? Do you worry about falling in the bath and not being able to get help, if you are hurt? Why live in fear any longer, when a shower chair can provide the safety and comfort you should have to provide for your basic needs?

Your Personal Needs

Not all shower chairs are created equal. It does not mean that one is necessarily better than the other. Rather, different styles are made to answer your personal needs. For example, some chairs are more like lightweight plastic lawn chairs-just someplace to sit, if your legs cannot be dependable throughout the bathing process.

On the other hand, you may want a chair like mine or something in between. Personally, I have a very sturdy shower chair. It even has rubber suction cups on the legs to attach to the shower. The seat is also extra long to extend beyond the shower. Then, I can simply sit down and slide across. Now, I do not have to worry about lifting and pulling myself into the shower chair.

 In addition, the chair has a sturdy backrest and handle. Since I have both limited mobility and balance, this type of shower chair gives me more stability and security. After one too many times of picking myself up off the bathroom floor, it can be the difference between remaining independent and taking care of my kids or a lengthy recovery from broken bones and bruises.

How to Choose your Shower Chair

Now that you know there is a vast array of shower chairs, you need to know how to choose the one that is best for you. When you start shopping around, be sure to read all of the specifications carefully. If in doubt, ask.

The first aspect I probably considered is the weight limitations. To be honest, some styles are for individuals who do not have the challenges of excess weight. So, even though it may be difficult to face the facts, be sure to pick a shower chair that will accommodate your weight.

The next thing I check for is the stability. With balance and mobility issues, I need something that I can lean on and shift around. I do not want to worry about the chair tipping and dumping me in the floor, if I lean one way or the other.

Oh yes. A major concern is assembly. Whether you purchase your shower chair over the Internet or at your local pharmacy, you will have to put some of it together. Since I am not mechanically inclined, I needed something easy. Snap together models are available, thank goodness!

In short, someone wonderful has invented shower chairs to make the bathing process both safer and more comfortable. So, please do not risk a debilitating fall in the shower. Have a seat, and enjoy your shower once again.