A complete guide for mastering the usage of the auto bath lift

A relaxing warm water bath soothes muscles and joints, relieving the pains and aches. Especially for seniors, it can be truly relaxing easing them from the cold weather outside gifting a fresh feel and sleep thereafter. However, limited mobility and lack of stability and balance can make it difficult for a comfortable tub bath experience. Relying on caretakers can be difficult to handle by curbing their privacy making it an uncomfortable experience. On the other side, shifting seniors in and out of the bathtub is a tiring process for caretakers. 

Autobath lifts are at rescue by gifting bathing independence to seniors. The cherry on top? Installing them is super easy! The Drive Medical Bellavita auto bath lifter is a top chosen one for long-term care homes nowadays. Being the lightest weight bath lift on the market today, it weighs around 20.5 lbs and comes in a complete tool-free setup. It is easy to install and super easy to use. 

Bathing is an everyday task that every individual needs on a day-to-day basis. The enhanced safety and comfort features of this Drive Medical Bellavita auto bath lift ensure a relaxing bathing experience for 

• Older adults with reduced strength and balance issues
• Physically disabled individuals relying on caretakers for daily needs
• Patients with limited mobility due to underlying conditions like joint problems or arthritis
• Individuals who underwent a recent medical procedure and are in rehabilitation

Yes! It can indeed serve a broader range of needs and is definitely worthy of the investment you make for your long-term care home. Now, let’s dive into the technical details for a better understanding. 

The Drive Medical Bellavita auto bath lift comes with a 13.7”(W) x 16.5”(D) x 22.4”(L) measuring seat that can be lowered to the lowest of 2.3” height. So your seniors don’t need a dip for their bathtime, they can have a dive for a refreshing bath. It suits any type of bathtub as the seat height can reach up to 18.8”  to fit deeper tubs too. Its sturdy backrest is 25.1” (H) x 12.5”-14.1” (W) and can incline to the lowest defined angle. Additionally, you have an optional headrest. You get an easy-to-use hand control for height control of the seat and is powered by a quick-charge lithium-ion battery. This watertight remote control can float on water and comes with bright colored buttons ensuring easy usage by seniors.   

Using the Bellavita auto bathtub chair seat lift

The base portion of the auto bath lifter has the suction cups and should be placed on a flat surface lying opposite to the taps of the bathtub. Ensure that the base portion is flat without balance issues so that the seat should lay flat on the bathtub height initially. Ask your patient to sit on the flat seat and get their legs into the tub one after the other. Next, using the hand control, lower the seat height to the base of the bathtub according to the user’s comfort. Note that the Bellavita auto bath lift seat can be lowered up to 2.3”. Once the seating is comfortable for the senior, the backrest can be removed allowing a comfortable immersion experience. In case, seniors require the backrest to avoid postural strain, they may lean on it according to their body needs, as the backrest can bend up to 50°. The padded seat allows a comfortable sitting posture avoiding strain during their bath time.

Once the seniors get used to handling their posture and get at ease of using it, they may self-operate it without the need of a caretaker.

If you are worried about packing and installation, we’ve covered it for you. The Drive Medical Bellavita auto bath lift is made of plastic and weighs about 20.5 lbs excluding the remote control. However, the shipping weight can be 25.3 lbs. If you ask about its weight capacity, the durable plastic body can bear up to 300 lbs of body weight. Further, it comes in a two-piece construction allowing easy assembling and disassembling. You don’t need any additional plumbing or electrical work for this. As a space-saving option, you may remove the backrest with ease when the lift is at rest. By doing so, you can simply accommodate it in a small corner of the bathroom.  

Here we summarised the safety features separately for a quick grasp.

Table title: The Drive Medical Bellavita Auto Bath Lifter Features and Benefits

Summary for you!

The Drive Medical Bellavita auto bath lift offers a unique safe and comfortable diving experience for seniors. It can fit a broader range of bathtub sizes and is easy to assemble and handle. It comes with an easy-to-operate hand control that allows the bath lift seat to move up and down as per requirement. It is a safe, affordable, and comfortable choice to cater to the needs of seniors and other individuals with limited mobility at your long-term care home. At MedSupply, we ensure your safety and comfort at every corner of the home. Feel free to reach out to us for a range of safety choices.