Fun in the tub

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About two weeks ago I was soaking my fat old self in the bathtub. I've been taking showers for years and thought maybe soaking in hot water would help circulation in my legs. So I go to get out and lose my grip on the edge of the tub and fell about a foot, hitting my chest on the left side on the tub. Must have cracked a couple ribs. Had a heck of a time getting out of the tub. I've since put those tub assist bars on and take more care getting in and out. Just another insult to endure for getting old.
 
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That's terrible. Tubs are probably the most dangerous part of your house after stoves. Make sure too you have a good non-slip tub mat.

As a matter of fact, I've been modifying the tubs in our senior complex. They have a hard time climbing over the side to take a shower. I use http://www.safewaystep.com/ to cut an opening into the side of the tub that they can easily step over. It's been hugely successful, popular with the tenants and is extremely economical. They do a professional job for $750.
 
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A few years ago a good friends daughter slipped and fell in the tub and had a very serious injury in a "private" place. She had a coupld of surgeries and had to wear a colostomy bag for a while. Tubs are indeed very dangerous places.
 
If I have the time I bathe.....I am remodeling my bathroom soon and a new soaker/spa tub will be in place.
 
Anybody tried those tubs with a door in the side?
 
BarbC said:
As a matter of fact, I've been modifying the tubs in our senior complex. They have a hard time climbing over the side to take a shower. I use Walk In Bath Tubs & Showers - Step In Bathtub, Shower & Walk-In Tub Inserts to cut an opening into the side of the tub that they can easily step over. It's been hugely successful, popular with the tenants and is extremely economical. They do a professional job for $750.
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That's a excellent suggestion. My current frame of mind though is: If I keep modifying my life to accommodate aging I'll wind up useless. I've got loose 50 lbs. to start. Retirement ain't helping with that. A few years ago the basement floor was painted with "floor paint". Condensation on the overhead pipes dripped onto the floor, and I nearly broke my back when I slipped and fell. I truly believe home accidents are a large problem in the scheme of things.
 
Never understood folks using a bathtub to try and get clean. You climb in to a tub of water that is usually way too hot, that quickly gets too cold and you soak in dirty water. How does that get you clean? Been taking showers to get clean for as long as I can remember. Now I do enjoy soaking in the spa just about every day. The jets, bubbles and hot water, at a constant temperature, that we vary with the season/weather provides great relief to the aches and pains that come with pushing 60. Add a cold brewski and a nice Arizona sunset and life is good! (o;
 
Three years ago I was in the boonies and fell breaking my ribs on my right side. I was in bad shape for months and couldnt even get in bed, spent over a month in my recliner. We installed those tall handicap toilets and bars along side to get up and down. If I ever move thats the first thing I would do again!
 
When we built our condo, we opted for a walk in shower in the master bedroom. It now has handrails also. It has a built in seat and a hand held shower head. When the wife had recent knee replacement surgery that all paid off.
 
Soaking in the tub is one of Life's Great Pleasures, a few years ago when I resumed weightlifting a nice hot soak did wonders for my legs and haunches after a session of heavy squats. As an apartment dweller I miss having a tub long enough to stretch out in. I sympathize with those who have suffered injuries, one reason why I "pump the iron" is that muscles have a funny way of warding off all the falls and slips and tumbles.
 
BLACKHAWKNJ said:
Soaking in the tub is one of Life's Great Pleasures, a few years ago when I resumed weightlifting a nice hot soak did wonders for my legs and haunches after a session of heavy squats. As an apartment dweller I miss having a tub long enough to stretch out in. I sympathize with those who have suffered injuries, one reason why I "pump the iron" is that muscles have a funny way of warding off all the falls and slips and tumbles.
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I've noticed since hitting 60 (I'M 63) muscle mass is hard to maintain. I do my little old man workout with a triceps bar on a daily basis. Thats the only way I can pull my fat butt out of the tub using the tub assists.
 
I'm 61 myself, most days I can pass for 40. Also part of my SOP is I lie in the tub while it drains.
 
I had both hips replaced on the same day a few years ago, prior to surgery I had a tall toilet installed. i don't know how I ever would have been able to use a standard toilet, after using the tall one the other feels as if you are sitting on the floor. One of my first priorities when downsizing my home at retirement is installing a large whirlpool tub.
 
BLACKHAWKNJ said:
I'm 61 myself, most days I can pass for 40. Also part of my SOP is I lie in the tub while it drains.
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That IS my new safety game plan. Let the water completely drain, and rinse the non slip tub pad off so there's no soapy stuff left on it, then get up. I realize this sounds ridiculous to the youngsters on this board, but it can happen to you too. I'm 63 and can pass for 69.
 
Capt Steve said:
Never understood folks using a bathtub to try and get clean. You climb in to a tub of water that is usually way too hot, that quickly gets too cold and you soak in dirty water. How does that get you clean? Been taking showers to get clean for as long as I can remember. Now I do enjoy soaking in the spa just about every day. The jets, bubbles and hot water, at a constant temperature, that we vary with the season/weather provides great relief to the aches and pains that come with pushing 60. Add a cold brewski and a nice Arizona sunset and life is good! (o;
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I understand that thinking.

In Japan a bath/tub is for soaking. You wash off with buckets of water and soap, or a handheld shower head, and rinse, before you get in the tub. It helps that Japanese bathroom have drains in the floor! The water one soaks in is very hot and it is a great way to warm up in winter.
 
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