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Article submitted by George E. Bentley, JD of The Amazing Walk-in Bathtub Company. Contact him at 800-688-0055, or George@AmazingWalkin-Bathtubs.com
Walk-in bathing technology is, without question, the single most important “first step” to being able to live, and thrive, independently in place for as long as you choose. As our strength, stamina and flexibility diminish, our bathing needs change, but our bathing environment stays the same. We don’t remodel our bathrooms to incorporate technology to eliminate the dangers. Few spouses, or grown children observe the gyrations and stress that many seniors experience as they quietly struggle to bathe. We tend to ignore the problem until a senior is injured and forced into assisted bathing.
Reality #1 - Your bathroom is the most dangerous room in your home! Currently, 80% of all people in nursing homes are there due to complications from fall related injuries. Falls, sprains and scalds in traditional bathrooms account for the vast majority of these injuries.
Solution - Walk-in bathing appliances have high side walls and a door that permit bathers to enter without needing to lift their feet more than a few inches. Appropriately placed ADA grab bars provide personalized stabilization throughout this process. Once in, the bather can lower onto a raised integral seat - AND RELAX! There is no risk of slipping, falling, or trying to get up or down from floor level. Anti-scald valves, drains and accessories are within easy reach.
Reality #2 - Injury or illness can financially devastate a senior’s savings and financial stability.
Solution - Investing in preventative bathing safety products pays for itself. Even the most expensive walk-in bathing solution can cost far less than a nursing home stay.
Reality #3 - Few seniors have sufficient access to healthy, non- aggressive, whole-body exercise. Most diseases, like arthritis, diabetes, MS, joint problems, cancer and many others, are due to long term, low grade inflammations. As we age, we often don’t have any way to exercise, and stimulate our body to help cleanse the toxins and contaminants that lead to inflammation, pain and debilitating degenerative conditions.
Solution - Medical hydrotherapy delivers sanitary, gentle whole- body massage, and can have life altering impact on a senior’s health, relaxation and sense of wellbeing. Walk-in bathtubs offer the option of hydrotherapy (not dangerous jetted “hot tubs”).
Seniors rave about the relaxation, pain reduction and invigorating benefits they receive from hydrotherapy.
Knowledge of bathing technologies, like walk-in tubs, can empower you to take control of your intention to live independently for as long as possible.