DMI Shower Chair

When standing up in the shower becomes difficult, a shower chair or bench can offer security and comfort. Shower seats are available in several designs and models from the simplest bench to a fully-equipped wheel-chair style that you can roll directly into a stall shower.

A shower seat is specially designed for use in the tub or shower. All shower seats are normally water-resistant and slip-resistant. The height of the shower chair or shower bench should be adjustable to allow the user to set it the position most comfortable for them. A shower seat used with a hand-held shower will make a seated shower a more enjoyable experience. Features to look for include: a back design that offers extra support, armrests for greater convenience, a padded seat, leg tips with suction cups for added stability and possibly a slot or compartment for toiletries.

When choosing a shower seat, it is important to match its features against the needs and abilities of the primary user and the space available in the bathroom. It is also relevant to consider the weight of the shower chair or shower bench if it is necessary to move it so others can use the bathtub as well as the weight that the seat itself can support.

Shower seats do not always have to be movable. There are pull-down or permanent shower seats available, so elderly or disabled persons do not have to worry about maneuvering a shower chair or shower bench. Fixed shower seats should be installed about 18 high and the seat itself must be at least 15 deep for comfort.