The benefits of walk-in tubs extend well beyond basic safety for older adults. They feature many spa-like elements that include hydrotherapy, aromatherapy, and even chronotherapy. Chromotherapy, also known as color therapy, is one of the most overlooked spa elements of walk-in-tubs. This feature uses different gradations of light, which can result in the body responding…Read More

Walk-in tubs are a great bathing option for seniors and people with mobility issues. With a quality installation team, like ours here at Independent Home, getting a walk-in bathtub is easier than ever. We can have you in your walk-in tub in as little as two weeks, and our installation process only takes a day!…Read More

For those who have physical limitations, including older adults, getting into a bathtub to clean themselves can be a dangerous and labor-intensive task. Fortunately, walk-in tubs make bathing both safer and more comfortable. How do these special types of step-in tubs improve bathroom safety? There are core features that many older adults enjoy as they…Read More

Seniors want to maintain their independence while safely living in their home, which is completely understandable. However, many areas within the home pose safety concerns. Primarily, the bathroom. As you get older, showering daily becomes a major concern, as most falls happen in the bathroom. Thankfully, there are ways to make the home safer, allowing…Read More

More than 200,000 people are injured in bathroom accidents every year, and most of these accidents are the result of someone slipping and falling. Since bathroom floors can be wet and slippery, and bathrooms are typically small, falls usually result in a person hitting something hard. While people of all ages accidentally fall each year,…Read More

With walk-in tubs, bath time can be more than just a way to get clean. There is a wide range of benefits that come from simply taking a bath that can improve seniors’ mood, health, and physical condition. But how does aromatherapy play a part in this? Here are some ways aromatherapy can be beneficial…Read More

If you’re looking to adapt your bathroom to better accommodate someone with limited mobility, you may be wondering if upgrading your tub to be more accessible can be a quick fix type of project as opposed to a full renovation. While converting your regular bathtub into a walk-in tub is doable, getting a new walk-in…Read More

Simple practices, seemingly as mundane as a warm bath, often carry profound benefits, especially for senior citizens. The golden years of life bring unique challenges and needs, and warm baths serve as a soothing balm, delivering many benefits that touch every aspect of life. This unassuming routine task, often seen as a mere aspect of…Read More

Walk-in tubs are designed to provide full body relaxation, promote healing, and speed recovery, particularly in older adults. They also have numerous safety features like ultra-low step-ins, grab bars, non-slip floors, and extra-wide seats. Even though they were designed with older adults in mind, walk-in baths are not only for seniors. Everyone from veterans to…Read More

Over the last decade, there has been a great increase in the number of adults who are caring for their aging parents. While these caregivers often work incredibly hard, it can be difficult to know what to do when confronted with an older adult resistant to bathing. Bathing is important not only for physical health…Read More