Shower Benches
Shower benches are usually made of heavy duty plastic and metal. They are simply put in your shower/tub area and can be sat on when showering. These benches reduce the chances of falls and make showering easier for the elderly and people with disabilities. They provide stability especially if your legs are weak or your balance is off. These shower bench seats are often a great aid if you have a caregiver that helps you bathe. The chair allows you to be stable and so the caregiver does not have to worry as much about you losing your balance.
Many shower benches are free standing, meaning you can simply lift them into and out of the shower/tub before and after your shower. There are also folding shower benches that are installed onto the shower wall and can be lifted and placed down depending on the user’s preference. If you are renovating your bathroom and decide you want a built in shower bench, then it can simply be built and tiled like the bathroom. These shower benches are great even for people without disabilities or the elderly. They can provide a woman the ability to rest their foot on it while shaving their legs. Men can sit and relax as warm water runs over them after a long day of work instead of sitting on the grimy shower floor.
Insurance will cover the cost of shower benches depending on what your policy’s benefits provide. Many will cover the full cost as it is considered durable medical equipment. Some policies will give you at least partial coverage. If your insurance will not cover a shower bench or perhaps there is no medical necessity for one, they are available for fairly reasonable prices. They range in the $150 to $300 price range with the smaller benches in the $50 to $100 price range.