For seniors and individuals with disabilities, using the bathroom is not a simple task. Bathing is relaxing, but disabilities make it a terrifying experience with increased chances of accidental falls and slips. The fear associated with bathroom slips and falls can be overwhelming this is where swivel sliding transfer benches come to the rescue.
Sliding transfer benches make life easier by providing assistance to people who need this kind of help. Those who have difficulty getting in and out of the shower can use sliding transfer benches to use the shower safely, and most importantly, independently. For those who are in need, a sliding transfer bench provides a sense of freedom and makes the person feel more confident. Swivel sliding transfer benches by Eagle Health Supplies are quite comfortable, durable and provide great support inside the bathroom. The fitted seats have 360 degrees rotation, but lockable at 90 degrees to allow for comfortable use. Swivel sliding transfer benches by Eagle Health Supplies are state-of-the-art benches with soft padding and many comfortable features that enhance usability.
Using swivel sliding transfer benches, many patients experience reduced stress when caring for themselves and when other people provide them care. Users of swivel sliding transfer benches reveal that the improved safety allows them to maintain their own hygiene and therefore feel more freedom.
Users have several reasons to cheer for transfer benches:
A sense of empowerment
In conditions where using the bathroom alone is an actual safety hazard, using a swivel sliding transfer bench gives the person a greater sense of control in their own lives. This experience gives seniors and patients a feeling of being empowered. With a swivel bench, it becomes easier to get into and out of the tub or shower. Some benches come with a commode style seat which allows for its use as a toilet seat for even more convenience.
Quality living
When a patient is able to perform basic daily-life activities such as bathing independently, their quality of life vastly improves. This is what makes swivel sliding transfer benches even more advantageous. Disabled individuals who are confined to their wheelchairs enjoy a little bit of independence using a swivel sliding bench and which also adds to their quality of life.
Safety
One of the most important factors about transfer benches is the safety it offers to the users. Caregivers and family members will worry a little less knowing that their patient or loved one is safer in the potentially hazardous bathroom environment. Using a Swivel Sliding Transfer Bench is definitely a win-win for everyone.