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Marcus, IA

My hands and wrist are too painful to help with that. I love soaking in the tub to loosen up .

September 16
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Members shared helpful tips for getting in and out of the bathtub safely while dealing with painful hands, wrists, and limited mobility, with... Read more

Members shared helpful tips for getting in and out of the bathtub safely while dealing with painful hands, wrists, and limited mobility, with the most common solution being switching to a walk-in shower or walk-in tub. Several members recommended practical tools like grab bars, shower chairs, sliding shower chairs, non-slip strips, and handheld shower heads on adjustable slide bars to make bathing safer and easier. A recurring theme was making thoughtful home modifications early, including widening doorways, removing scatter rugs, and adding motion-sensor lights, to stay safe and independent at home for as long as possible.

A myRAteam Member

No doubt about it. Romance is alive and well with us lovebirds here.

September 19
A myRAteam Member

@A myRAteam Member I just looked to see what I could find since a Frank didn't end up being a solution. Have you looked at sliding shower chairs? I'm not going to try to describe it to you, but if you can at least stand up in the tub this might help. It doesn't involve using your hands or wrists, but you do need to be able to stand up so you can sit in the chair. You can remove the chair while in the bath, then just pull it back in when your ready to get out.

September 16
A myRAteam Member

Lol! ๐Ÿค” good question, Michele! Janet? Where did you get your Frank? Inquiring minds need to know! ๐Ÿ˜‚

September 16
A myRAteam Member

Amen for the steps and grab bars for getting out of the jacuzzi, getting in too. Extra amens for supportive and helpful husbands.

September 29
A myRAteam Member

Grab bars and steps for the jacuzzi - it may hurt a little pulling myself up out of it, but it's worth the soak ;) Shower chair for the shower with extra grab bars for getting in and out. Oh, the things we took for granted before RA ;) Thank heaven for a husband who is willing to help me through this unexpected life change โ™ฅ๏ธ

September 29

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