If you’re getting ready for your retirement years, it’s time to remodel the bathroom. You might not realize it, but remodeling your existing bathroom makes it easier for you to age-in-place. Some things to add to your bathroom include an elevated toilet, floor heaters, and slip-resistant flooring.  What’s the best investment you can make? A…Read More

Has the bathing situation at your home started to worry you? Whether you’re looking for safe bathing solutions for yourself or a loved one, a walk-in bathtub is often the best choice for keeping up with bathing and hygiene without concerns about preventable slips and falls. How do you know it’s time to start thinking…Read More

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

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

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

If you or a loved one are considering the installation of a walk-in tub, it’s essential to understand the various factors contributing to its overall cost. Walk-in tubs provide a safer and more accessible bathing experience, particularly for seniors or individuals with limited mobility. But what goes into the cost?   The Tub and Its Materials …Read More

Walk-in tubs are not your normal bathing experience. They provide a completely relaxing, luxury experience that has many healthy side effects. From pain management to helping treat mental health conditions, there are many reasons why using a walk-in tub can lead to safer, healthier living for older adults. Fall Prevention Falls are the leading cause…Read More