Seriously, you need a chair in your shower.
VIP seats ain’t just for poppin’ bottles
I’ve worked as an Occupational Therapy Assistant for 7 years, and I gotta say, that the most undeniable piece of medical equipment EVERY household needs is a shower chair.
There are so many benefits of sitting down in the shower. Here are my top 3 favorites:
1: It’s safe. The risk of falling down in the shower is decreased by like, a bunch of percent by simply sitting on the damn chair. This is paramount once you get older. According to the CDC, about 80 percent of falls for people over the age of 65 happen in the bathroom. Those “I’ve fallen and I can’t get up” commercials ain’t funny when it’s your grandma halfway on the carpet and halfway in the tub cause she was reaching down to wash her feet and lost her balance.
2. It’s makes taking a shower fun. As someone who HATES taking showers, (don’t judge me. I’m 6'3" and it’s a LOT of work washing all of this real estate) a place to sit would definitely make the experience more fun. And if you’re a white person reading this, you better watch your mouth, cause I heard y’all don’t even wash your legs when you shower (side eye). When I was younger, going to nightclubs was my favorite, and although I still like going out, I’m more excited about bottle service and THOSE SEATS. “Oh, you mean I won’t be walking around like Bambi on ice later on tonight cause my shoes have passed the expiration date? Hell yeah, sign me up!” I remember getting booked to do stand up at a hotel and the shower had a damn bench built into the wall. Do you know I just sat in there letting the water trickle down my body just cause?! So fun, y’all.
And finally:
3. It can potentially keep you in the same home for a longer time. As we get older, we realize the mistakes we made when buying a house. Things like stairs, and stained glass doors in the bathroom with a big ass Jacuzzi tub aren’t really the move when you find yourself having a hard time moving. Why add the extra stress of trying to clean yourself? Wouldn’t it be great if you could hold off on putting Mom and Dad in the nursing home, or even keep them from moving into YOUR house? I mean, who even has the time?
Please note that this is supposed to be funny, but it’s also informative. Grab one of those seats and bedazzle it if you’re not feeling the medical vibe.
Or shell out the extra cash for one of these sweet benches:
Whatever you choose, just be sure you’re safe… And washing EVERYTHING.
