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…
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…
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 …
Although a person’s home is one of the safest places in the world they can be, living at home is not without its share of hazards, especially for seniors. Older adults are always at risk of getting hurt anywhere, making it hard for them to get around even in their own homes. Having said that,…
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…
Dealing with an aging parent can be stressful as many everyday activities become increasingly more challenging as the years go by. This includes the little (but important) things like bathing, grooming, and using the bathroom. As parents age, it’s normal for them to become less independent. It’s also normal for them to forgo daily activities…
Pain is a normal part of aging, but it doesn’t have to be something so debilitating that normal day-to-day activity is limited. Estimates say that as many as 85 percent of older adults experience some type of chronic pain, from general aging pain to fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. The causes of this pain vary,…
The question on everybody’s mind when they start researching walk in tubs is always “how much will this cost me?”. Well, walk in tub prices run from “too good to be true” to “who on earth can afford that?” and everything in between. Before you look at the price of walk in tubs, it is…
With walk-in tubs growing in popularity, many potential customers have questions about how to install a walk in tub. To help shoppers understand what is involved in how to install a walk in tub, we created a time-lapse installation video of a garden tub to walk in tub conversion. these walk in tub installations can…
Without proper research and education, finding the right sized walk-in tub for your situation can be a bit challenging. It is advisable to meet with a potential provider to take measurements of your current bathroom layout in order to determine the best fit. Equally important, a discussion about but why a certain size/model is recommended…