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5 Best Tub Transfer Benches

Tub transfer benches help a person quickly shift from the toilet to the bathing area. It is a convenient option for patients who find it difficult to move due to their limited mobility. These bath safety benches come in a wide range of adjustable backrests, padded commodes, and easy shift options and are slip resistant. At HPFY, find 5 best tub transfer benches.

Your Guide for Choosing a Tub Transfer Bench

A tub transfer bench allows the person to enter and exit the shower easily and safely. This equipment straddles the bathtub (two legs outside of the tub and two legs inside of the tub) and allows the user to slide into and out of the tub with or without assistance. A tub transfer bench is wider than a shower chair and normally has adjustable legs to accommodate any bathtub.

Slide and Bathe

This type of transfer bench is very different from the other types of benches as in this; the user simply sits on a seat and then slides to the other side, usually on rails or a sliding frame. This reduces friction in movement considerably and makes it easy for more highly dependent patients.

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