Aside from not being able to
fit your wheelchair or walker through a standard doorway, the hardest thing to
deal with is not being able to take a bath. If you want something a little more creative
than a bathtub with a seat or grab bars nearby, you need to do your homework.
It is often the lack of
bathing facilities that makes you not want to bother with traveling at all. That doesn’t have to be the case any more, so
dust off your suitcases and get ready to go.
I read an interesting article in Active Living Magazine called “Shower
to Go,” and thought that is had limitless possibilities. If you use your imagination this could very
well solve a lot of your problems. It
boils down to taking your bathing equipment with you! There are now pieces of equipment that are so compact, light-weight and affordable
that you can take them with you anywhere.
The article recommended going to (www.GoesAnywhere.com)
to find information on commodes and bath/ shower chairs that are safe,
light-weight, compact. They are as
convenient as any other carry-on luggage might be.
You can go one step further
by examining portable shower stalls. For example: a fold away wheelchair shower (www.fawssit.com) is perfect either at home
or away from home, if your bathroom is not wheelchair accessible. It folds away to a very small size and is
light weight. It has its own waste
removal pump (water flows into a drain pan that can be pumped out and flushed down
a sink drain). The water source for the
shower head is simply a water faucet. If
you can set up the stall within a foot or so of your water source, you are good
to go. The portable shower and a
portable shower/commode chair can open up a world of travel possibilities.
Travel and recreation are a
little more challenging if you are dealing with disabilities but not out of the
question. Be creative. Look for portable
equipment options or have items crafted for you and you can explore the
world comfortably.
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