Walk-in Tub for Senior Mom

I forget the name of the company but google it online. They have been advertised and look like a neat invention. Walk in with capabilities with a seat.

You're a great daughter, first of all! I helped my 82-year old Mom redesign her bathroom and a part of that was replacing her bathtub with a walk-in. It was more economical than either one of us imagined. If your Mom's tub is the standard size, Home Depot sells a liner that is the exact size of a tub. You can invest in a sliding glass door, but my Mom just opted for a shower curtain, which works fine because there is a small lip on the liner that keeps the water in its place. As one of the other posters suggested, we also replaced her showerhead with one that has a light-weight handheld option. She loves the whole setup! Not sure where you live, but there is a wonderful handman in her area who did all of the remodeling and he did a beautiful job. If you want his information, just send me a note. Merry Christmas!

I found this link
http://seniorjournal.com/Housing.htm
maybe they can help. There are assistance programs for helping to do home modifications in the city. You could try contacting the City of Chicago, or the county you live in.
Maybe her doctor even has someone they could recommend? Or you could contact a rehab institute like RIC (Rehab Institute of Chicago) or Assisted Living.
good luck--seems you have a lot on your plate! A walk-in or roll-in shower could really help. You could also ask her doctor for a referral to an occupational therapist that can do a home safety evaluation. A good OT can help you see things around the home to prevent falls!

I don't know anything about the walk-in tubs, but my 87 yr. old mom is doing very well with an over the tub bench seat,helps you to safely get into the tub, and we also installed a hand held shower for her convenience. When she was in occupational therapy after hip surgery, their practice bathroom had all types of equipment, which can be purchased most anywhere, including handles, supports for the bath. Just let me know if you need any other information. L.

MTS Supply Company in Schererville Indiana sells them, they service the Chicago Area. ###-###-####. They're very good. I'm not sure if they have a website but you can google them.