What a nice thought, flseadog. I'd ask her about rugs if she's already got the walker. Teak garden benches are nice, but I'd be afraid of those tending to skid around or rock a little. You can get teak shower benches, too, that might work better.

Here's an article about creating a home spa experience, and there are tons more on the internet if you google. I picked that one because it's mostly doable stuff, with less emphasis on tub bathing than most of them have.

A spa basket with toiletries and cushy robe would be nice, too. Here are some deluxe ones, but you can find small baskets at Stein Mart and such places, and there are plenty of websites with recipes for making your own spa products, if the budget is really tight.

Forgot to mention lighting, candles, etc. can also help create a spa-like feeling. You're well on the way with your marble, so you've got a good start there.

I have a teak garden bench that I use in my steam shower. It works fine, no slipping or rocking. The shower is large though - about 4x6.

if your part of fl has been cold like the rest of the country, maybe a towel warmer would be a nice luxury for her! they has free standing models which just plug into and electrical outlet.....

no rugs with a walker. candles - get battery operated ones with a timer. Check with marble people on what not to use for soap. I'd get some liquid soap in a beautiful container in a scent she would like - if she can handle scents. I'd have to have no scent most likely.

check for an ada bench - most good sized cities will have a store for disability products. google for one in your area. they should have ones that also look good.

also a bench outside of the shower if space permits. or a comfy chair for her to sit on to lotion her legs, feet or just rest.

Yup, no rugs. Walkers get tangled up with them. Teak is a great wood in a shower, as is Hinoki cedar. Cheaper teak shower seats have chrome legs, nicer ones are all wood. That said, I do like the modified teak shower seat at Hammacher Schlemmer (hammacher.com) which is the only seat I've seen with a built-in foot rest - very useful for someone with a bad back!

You can find some handsome bath/shower organizers that are excellent quality (with a price to match) at the website of Frontgate.com. Also, Brookstone.com has some useful bath accessories, such as a countertop towel warmer for a reasonable $79.95.

I've had back problems and it's painful to lean or stretch too far. Try to make sure everything is within easy reach, standing or sitting. One real problem with walkers is that you can't carry anything! So make certain everything she needs - washcloths, soap, shampoo, etc. - are right there within arm's reach.

Don't forget to buy a potted orchid at your local flower mart or big box garden center, and it will add the perfect finishing touch to a spa-like environment.

You're a sweetheart for thinking ahead and I'm sure she will have a great visit with you.

Thank you, everyone. Tomorrow I'm going to venture out of my burrow to do some shopping for this enterprise. It probably makes everyone in the rest of the country laugh but the daytime highs of even 50 the past few days have kept me in the house. I'm hoping the weather will be better in February but I think the towel warmer is a great idea, just in case. All of your ideas have just been so great I'm starting to envision a really inviting bathroom with electric candles, towel warmer, my sister's favorite Frank Sinatra cd's, a soft cushioned bench outside the shower, and fragrant lotions and soaps. You guys are the best.

"I do like the modified teak shower seat at Hammacher Schlemmer (hammacher.com) which is the only seat I've seen with a built-in foot rest - very useful for someone with a bad back! "

i'll have to check this out for my back! yes, stretching, reaching is very painful!

non alcoholic bubbly maybe. I stay far away from alcohol because of my meds. better safe than sorry!

that is sounding like a super spa bath. She'll love it. Bless you for going all out for her!

got good fluffy towels, right? was a fluffy robe mentioned?

if you want to go 'out' even more, find someone to come over and give her a pedicure. My dd does nails and she goes to homes. Ask at a local shop. might be a little less pampering w/o store equipment but it'd still be good.

my sister gifted me one (at the shop tho) for Christmas. yeah! since i have such a difficult time working on my own feet.