Hydro Therapy !!!

SafeStep brand walk-in tub. Full boat, bells & whistles, adj. jets, heated seat and seat back, Delta hardware fixtures, ADA designed latches, levers and drains.
http://www.safesteptub.com

 ADA and recognized as a "medical device" and yet the VA seems not to provide these to veterans despite well documented therapeutic benefits, health and SAFETY. Swaping out my towel bar on the wall for a couple industrial grade, 
stainless grab rails, one on each wall. Because the unit needs to fill and drain with the door closed, I should be able to use the commode as a safe step over the wall -- For now, when I'm fit and agile.

J.T. -- I'm really interested in these units. I looked at one at a home show about 10 years ago. How do you keep the water off the walls which will eventually damage the wall?

Allison Wunderland Judy, they offer a full enclosure to the ceiling. Industrial grade wall paint. They install these in mobile homes. 50 gal. water heater is optimal, but 35 will work. I have a ceiling fan in the bath, but adept at wiping down damp surfaces. I expect it shouldn't be much more than a conventional tub -- insofar as expose surface area is about the same.

I got a VA veteran and AARP discount, in addition to $500 off. 10% down, 120 mo. finance through them. I paid cash, and wrestled for a cash deal. But three special offers.

Allison Wunderland You want to talk to the local rep? I have his # -- SafeStep comes to the house -- within the week. Sales presentation . . . but this couple is engaging, very nice. Rock and Roll, Harley riders . . . general contractors out of Vanc.

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The safety issue is secondary, but long-term plan to have safe tub access down the road, when I'm 110 yrs. old and not surfing. 

That said, I freely concede that it's "recreational" -- pragmatic alternative to a hot tub. One feature is "aroma therapy" as in scented oils and a heat unit to fragrance them up. Heater to maintain water temp, anti-scald feature so no blast of hot out of the tap. Heated seat back -- because you need to sit while the tub fills, and drains. (Although I can currently safely climb over the wall from the commode to the non slip tub seat.

 Knee is improving -- swelling down, not limping. This injury prompted me to think about hydro-therapy -- been sitting in tubs and showers for years. Will be nice to have a deep one!