Aging in Place
AKER offers a complete line of aging in place showers and tub showers, for senior-friendly bathroom remodels that combine practicality and style.
Easily Balance Comfort and Aging-at-Home Needs
Gracefully adapt through the years with our Generation+ models, which appeal to a broad base of ages and abilities.
Continue to Live in Your Home Safely and Independently
What is Aging in Place?
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines Aging in Place as “the ability to live in one’s own home and community safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age, income, or ability level”.
How does that Apply to Bathware Products?
Even though you don’t need any assistance right now to get in or out of your shower or tub, that might not always be the case. Ensuring your bathware products can be easily adapted to support your mobility and physical needs as you age will ensure an independent and healthy future lifestyle.
How to Apply these Principles to my House?
Prepare for tomorrow’s needs today by planning ahead for independence and safety. Evaluate your current environment and see if your home; will facilitate mobility, has easy to open doors and cabinets, and has ample support in areas of precarious movement. The bathroom is a great room to start with.
Customize your Bathing Experience with Grab Bars and Seating Add-ons
Ergonomic Grab Bars
Select from a range of grab bars, featuring textured grip and stylish finishes that are securely supported by reinforced walls.
Straight
Curved
Pivot
Straight and Curved Grab Bars
Adaptable Seating Options
Add a seat to make bathing comfortable and easy. Plus our seats fold up or down, and are removable when not in use, making it adaptable to your daily needs.
Phenolic Fold-Up Shower Seat
Polyurethane Fold Down Seat
Phenolic Removable Tub Shower Seat
Ergonomic Faucet Kit
Optimize your shower experience with our faucet kit, which includes a hand-held shower head with an easy-to-use, ergonomic lever handle.
Practical Bathroom Features that Blend in with Style
Easy-Access Showers
Large walk-in showers with low thresholds means you're prepared for any cumbersome situation: from using crutches or a walker, to washing the family dog.
Integrate Subtle Safety Features
Avoid clunky and dingy non-slip, rubber bathing matts. All our accessible units feature textured floors to minimize slipping while avoiding an institutional look or feel.
Declutter and Organize your Bathing Space
Built-in open shelving helps declutter your bathing space, keep toiletries handy and within easy reach for every generation.
Discover all our Aging in Place Product Options and Accessories
Customize any AKER Generation+ unit for an experience that is suited to your needs. Download this PDF file for a full list of comprehensive add-on options and accessories that will enhance your independent living.
Looking for Code Compliant Bathing Solutions?
Accessible and Code Compliant Showers and Tub Showers Solutions
Our code compliant models meet all major accessibility building code requirements, including ADA and ANSI when fully equipped and installed according to guidelines. Our showers and tub showers provide optimal accessibility and safety to simplify life for anyone with mobility issues, with features such as, feature roll-in shower accessibility and reinforced walls that respect FHA requirements.
