Bath & Shower Safety
Falls are the leading cause of injury deaths among adults 65 years or older, in fact one in every three adults falls every year. The most common area in the home for accidents is the bathroom. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, there were 34 million people over the age of 65 in 1997 that had a bathroom accident and by 2030 it is predicted to be close to 70 million.
The National Center for Health Statistics says that falls account for 87 percent of all fractures for adults 65 years or older and about half of older adults that are hospitalized cannot return home or live independently after the injury. Falls are also the second foremost cause of brain and spinal cord injury.
Bathtub injuries happen more frequently as a person gets older due to a person having less balance, weakened muscles, dizzy spells, or health problems. The majority of bathtubs are the cause of potential accidents. Many typical bathtubs are designed poorly and are very difficult to climb in and out of. Oftentimes the typical bathtub does not have a built in safety bar and the elderly rely on a towel bar that is not designed to hold a lot of weight. Regular bathtubs are also limited in space making it difficult to move around which may cause severe bruising and possible fractures.
To help prevent falls from occurring there are several measures that can be taken. Walk in tubs and bath lifts offer a great solution to bathroom safety. Although walk in tubs may seem expensive compared to a normal tub the overall expense can save thousands of dollars. A hospital bill alone for a fracture can be quite costly and the average cost for senior living facilities are around $3000 per month. Not only do walk in tubs help thousands of seniors save money but they support independence and increase the individuals quality of life.
Walk in tubs are specially designed to accommodate people who have difficulty getting out of a standard bathtub. At Re-Bath, our walk in tubs have various features that insure safety such as a non-slip surface, no-leak door lock and sealing system, built-in grab bar, ergonomic door handle, contoured seating, shower seats, and adjustable height shower heads. A walk in tub can also have additional features such as adjustable height leveling legs and heaters for tub wall jets, air jets, and whirlpool which add therapeutic value for problems such as arthritis or rheumatism.
If the cost of a walk in tub is not feasible then a bath lift is a good option. At Re-Bath we have top quality bath lifts that insure safety. The cost of a bath lift is minimal and can be installed quite easily. It can also be moved from tub to tub with little effort and is ideal for traveling. The chair is battery operated which is specifically designed for safe transfer in and out of a tub. It is completely waterproof causing no threat of electrical shock and also comes with an automatic safety system that will not allow the lift to be lowered if there is not enough battery charge to lift up. The specially designed bath lift also comes with four suction cups that secure the chair to the bottom of the tub and have a release handle for easy removal. As well, the ergonomic design of a bath lift offers supreme comfort with a wide seat, high back rest, and simple up and down buttons.
Contact Rebathtampabay.com today to protect your safety and bring the comfort and ease of a walk in tub or bath lift into your home. Being in business for over a decade, we offer our pledge that we will do it right until you are completely satisfied with the work we have done.
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