According to The State of Home Safety in America, a study that the Home Safety Council conducts, the leading cause of unintentional deaths caused by injuries in the home is falling. About 5.1 million injuries are caused in the home by a fall, and of those injuries, nearly 6,000 lead to someone dying. The bathroom, says the…Read More

Arthritis or joint problems getting in the way of someone you love living independently? Worried that they will no longer be able to live alone if bending, stretching, climbing stairs, and even getting into and out of a tub becomes problematic if not impossible? You can help by buying and installing home aids that can…Read More

Helping an aging adult live independently as long as possible can be a simple process if you keep safety and accessibility in mind and think long-term as you make plans to renovate an existing home or just parts of the home. Since mobility may be a problem, as well as balance, one easy place to start…Read More

If you are thinking about installing a walk in tub or shower in your home, or in the home of an aging adult or someone with mobility impairments, you should consider the answers to several questions. Yes, a walk-in option for bathing will help someone bathe independently and provide a space in which you can…Read More

Let’s face it: walk in bathtubs do not come cheap. When you purchase a walk in tub, you should consider it as a major investment not only in home improvement, but an investment for the safety, protection and comfort of your loved ones. Walk in tub prices can range from $1,500 to as high as $10,000 or…Read More

Walk in tubs do not just feature a swinging door for convenient entry, there are still many more you can affix to ensure maximum safety of your loved one with health and mobility problems. Here are some optional walk in tub accessories that can provide fine bathing experience and support to every bather: Faster Fill…Read More

Walk in tubs do not just offer comfort, safety and protection. They actually provide a wide range of health benefits that every bather will surely appreciate. Here are some of the medical benefits that these tubs offer: Benefits from a Full Soak (from the feet right to the chest) Balances the emotions and puts the…Read More

Electrical safety is very important to always maintain in a home. It is even more important in areas like the bathroom, where electrical items and even outlets are constantly faced with risks of water exposure. We all know the detrimental effects of combining water with electricity. But how exactly can you maintain electrical safety in the…Read More

As the aging population increase in exponential rates, and as we are faced with more and more numbers of people with disabilities, we all have realized the importance of giving them the opportunity for accessibility and the responsibility for keeping them safe despite their condition. Thanks to the wonders of technology, however, it is now…Read More

Slips, falls, and accidents can happen in any bathroom. It is much so even if the household members are mobile, agile and healthy. Imagine how the case can be for people in wheelchairs and those with disabilities. We always strive to have a bathroom that is accident-free, but we should exercise more vigilance if we…Read More