A round bath stool or rectangular bench is appropriate for persons who have good sitting balance skills and back strength. Bath stools and benches are available in a variety of sizes. A bench with a concave surface is generally more comfortable to sit on than a small round stool.
Bath stools and benches in colors, available by mail order, are especially helpful if a person has low vision. A royal blue seat against a white bathtub is easier to see than a white seat against a white background.
Bath benches in white are available at most local home health stores and through mail older catalogs.
Models are available that will support up to 500 lbs. Cost is $30- $80.