Your recommendation below is very interesting. While working in rehab,
I often encountered situations where clients could afford a bench or it
wouldn't fit their bathroom.
I generally cautioned people to not perform the type of tub transfer you
mention because I didn't feel it was safe. My experience is the the
width of the tub rim makes it impossible to get the edge of the chair
close enough and there is a high risk that the chair will tip.
Have you experienced this problem??
Ron
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On 3/28/2001, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Said:
Sac> Sarah-Jane
Sac> I am just curious to know, where are you?
Sac> Here is a little of what I have learned over the years.
Sac> 1. Most people don't need the official "transfer tub bench" with two
Sac> legs out of the tub and two in. I love the seats made by rubbermaid and the
Sac> basic shower seat without a back is very versatile. I have a very kind
Sac> equipment supplier who sells me these for $30. If their tub is too narrow, I
Sac> just put it in sideways, and that works fine. Even though I don't use the
Sac> transfer bench, I teach them to back up to the tub, sit down on the bench,
Sac> and then get their feet in after they are seated, wash up, and then get their
Sac> feet out before they attempt to stand.
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