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Showerbuddy is a unique system that eliminates one of the most back breaking and stressful aspects of caregiving - showertime. Showerbuddy is a special ergonomically designed wheelchair with it’s own built in commode. It’s brilliance lies in the simple and effortless transportation of the user straight into the restroom or shower unit.
The Showerbuddy alleviates heavy lifting and unnecessary transfers. It also eliminates slip hazards and costly construction while maintaining the privacy and dignity of the patient. This unique system allows for the patient to shower and use the toilet and shower in one easy trip, utilizing only one transfer. The showerbuddy can be used in either a bathtub or shower stall, so no matter what your bathroom configuration is, Showerbuddy can help.
Click for demo videoCustomers most agreed on the following attributes:
from Redondo Beach on 10/17/2008
This worked out well. Got the patient in a shower stall.
from Freehold , NJ on 9/26/2008
Service at 1-800- Wheelchair is wonderful but this Showerbuddy is not a safe safe way to transport the disabled for bathing, Cumbersome to assemble and store. With only a chest strap for safety this could cause a hip slip. THe seat cushion is very hard and rough. The commode hole is large and the edges are not tapered. This can increase risk of sores. The commode pan was placed too close to the top of the commode hole so doing bowel program is difficult. It's less expensive than other products on the market but I do not feel safe letting my loved one use it. Put quality before profit . Make your chair of lightweight metals and ensolite cushion and you will have a good product. This chair would be very hard to transport out of the house in order to go on vacation. I can understand why this is not a popular product.
The above review makes several claims…we’d like to discuss those with you.
ShowerBuddy is made from aluminum and stainless steel, materials chosen to withstand daily usage in the restroom. All materials have been tested to sustain years of usage without rust, breakage, or deterioration. Tool less assembly allows for easy storage in the restroom area. Our transfer systems consist of three parts - shower chair, bridge, and the shower/tub base. That said, the Showerbuddy unit is not meant for travel. These are stationary units meant to stay in one place; initial adjustments are specific for the shower/tub that the unit was originally purchased for. The adjustments to the bridge and based should not be altered after the initial installation.
Showerbuddy offers a unique restraint system, a chest strap comes standard with all our units. Further, we offer a lap belt, it can be ordered separately.
As far as the concerns about the cushion, our cushions are made from high grade anti-bacterial PU foam. We offer a two year manufacturer warranty. The commode hole is standard size; it matches all specifications of the industry standard. Furthermore the hole is completely rounded off and has absolutely no edges. Finally, the commode pail itself - standard with all Showerbuddy products – comes with a depth equal to industry standards.
We were considering reconstructing our shower inorder to make it into a roll in shower. It would have costed us well over $10,000. We found the showerbuddy and have been using it ever since. It has become a lifesaver for me and my spouse.
this is a great product. Easy to get a patient in and out of the shower