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Learn about new barrier free bathing products & innovations from Orca HealthCare Supplies. Find handicap shower solutions for all mobility levels & styles.
Some companies can charge up to $15,000 dollars for a complete walk-in bathtub. If you have money to spare, there are some truly stylish options available. But there are more than 43 million people in North America aged over 65 and this price is simply out of reach for many people. ORCA HealthCare is committed … Continue reading “Tub Cut Modification: Bath Remodeling on a Budget”
Best Bath Systems Never Compromises on Quality Handicap showers or walk-in tubs don’t have to be ugly or expensive. In fact, Orca Health showers manufactured by Best Bath Systems are of a quality that’s second to none. Here is how we do it: Custom Shower Design Best Bath handicap showers are all built in the … Continue reading “Shower Power for Seniors”
ORCA Shower: Tile Look Without Hassle Showers have traditionally used tile as their building blocks for durability as well as aesthetic appeal. But working with and maintaining a ceramic tile shower has its downsides, especially when it comes to a handicap shower. ORCA HealthCare’s handicap accessible barrier free showers use a heavy duty tile-like design … Continue reading “Tile Shower, Go Away!”
Sometimes time is of the essence when it comes to installing a handicap shower stall. The job may need to be finished quickly or the homeowner doesn’t want to mess with the difficulties of DIY. That’s why you have our Need It Now Shower Packages, which are practically ready to go… just add water! Handicap … Continue reading “Handicapped Showers : Need it Now ?”
Bathroom Renovations can be a daunting task for anyone. If you are also worried about how you will get into the bath or use the shower safely, it can begin to seem like too much to deal with. In North America today, over 80% of people aged over 45 are choosing to stay in … Continue reading “Where to Start with Accessible Bathroom Design”
Attention British Columbia Homeowners Contact ORCA HealthCare for more information If you are a senior, have disabilities or live with someone that does, you may be eligible for remodeling assistance through BC Housing. The program is called Home Adaptations for Independence (HAFI) and was designed to help those with both financial and special needs remodel … Continue reading “BC Housing Grants for Low-Income Seniors, Disabled”
One Shower, Multiple Uses We don’t call it a Lifetime Shower just because it’s built to last: it also adapts as your needs change. This is because it’s convertible to a barrier free shower, allowing for restricted mobility or wheelchair use. The Lifetime Shower looks like a traditional shower, albeit one made with gel-coated walls … Continue reading “Lifetime Shower for today and tomorrow”
ORCA HealthCare is proud of our safe, durable, and (dare we say) beautiful multi-piece barrier free showers. They come in several different stylish, functional designs with a full range of threshold heights allowing for wheelchair accessibility. Barrier free showers can be installed in senior homes, private residences, universities, or wherever you need a top-quality handicap … Continue reading “Everything You Wanted to Know About Barrier Free Showers”
The problem with accessible showers is that because you have no threshold to step over, the water has no problem accessing the rest of your bathroom floor. If you have shower curtains that don’t reach all the way to the floor, or you have a slow drain, you can end up with a slippery, … Continue reading “Accessible Showers: We Hate Wet Bathroom Floors!”
Installing a walk-in bath may be a necessity for many people, but new features and design improvements in accessible bathing means you can have an indulgent, luxurious soak as well. In addition to the safety benefits of not having to clamber awkwardly in and out of a standard bath, many walk-in baths are now … Continue reading “Walk-in Baths Make for a Luxury Soak”
These high quality fold-up shower chairs are made of stainless steel for strength and corrosion resistance. The padded cushions provide comfort to the user. Rounded and smooth edges allow for a safe and easy side transfer. The U-shaped aperture facilitates intimate hygiene. Width: 27 3/4″ (702mm), Colour: Blue or Grey, Weight Capacity: 558lbs / 253kg
Installing a rubber adhesive dam will prevent water leaking while still allowing the user easy entry and accessibility into the shower, regardless of whether or not you require a wheelchair. The water stopper also functions to maintain the a heavy shower curtain in place. Installation of a rubber adhesive dam that allows for easy step … Continue reading “Water Stoppers”
