Bath Lift Chairs | Bath Hoists

Bath Lift Chairs Buying Guide & FAQ

Statistics have shown that almost one third of citizens (without devices such as bath lift chairs or bath hoists) tend to slip and fall in the bathroom at least once a year, and it is especially more common with elderly people above the age of 65 due to limited mobility. Overall, around 65% of falls result in minor injuries such as bruises and scrapes, although in some cases major injuries such as broken bones do occur.

Among the elderly, falls are common due to co-ordination abilities and muscle strength as this weakens with age. You can reduce the amount of injuries faced in the bathroom by using the correct bathing aids such as bath hoists and bath lift seats.

Q: What is a bath lift?

A bath lift is an aid to help individuals who have difficulty getting in and out of the bath due to illness or limited mobility. They are a battery powered chair which can be placede within the bath to ensure safe bathing experiences.

Q: How does a bath lift chair work?

A bath tub lift chair can be lowered and raised to place an individual in and out of the bath either manually or by a battery powered hand control.

Q: What are the benefits of having a bath lift?

The benefits of using a bath lift ensures that an individual with limited mobility can be lowered and raised in and out of the bath safely and comfortably

Q: What types of bath lifts do you offer?

We offer both manual and battery powered bath seat and stretcher lifts. We would advise our reclining bath lift chairs which typically feature a comfortable backrest.

Q: Who can benefit from a bath lift or hoist?

Individuals with limited mobility and  have difficulty getting in and out of the bath

Q: What should i look out for when choosing a bath lift?

You will need to think about how easily you can get on the seat and lift your legs your legs over the bath side. You also need to consider if you wish to recline once in the bath.

Q: Do bath lifts include any special features?

Depending on the model a bath lift may have features such as a reclining backrest, floating hand control, front cut out in the seat, suction cups, low wheel base and swivel wheels  enabling precise positioning underneath height adjustable baths, armrests, padded backrests, stretcher base for patients with more challenging needs.

Q: What are the options for independent bathing with reduced mobility?

There are various options to aid individuals with reduced mobility whilst bathing such as a bath lift/hoist or a chair specifically designed to be placed in the shower.