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Some estimate that 80% of all people in nursing homes are there due to fall related injuries while trying to bathe. Walk-in bathing technology is the most important step to living and thriving independently for as long as you choose. As we age, our strength, stamina and flexibility diminish. We eventually face a range of bathing issues that did not exist when we were young. However, our bathing environment stays the same. We don’t remodel our bathrooms to incorporate technology to eliminate the dangers. Many seniors are embarrassed to acknowledge that they have these problems. We tend to ignore the problem until a senior is injured and forced into assisted bathing. Reality #1 - Your bathroom is the most dangerous room in your home! Most seniors struggle entering and exiting the bath or shower. For seniors, bathroom falls, scalds, and strains can be life threatening. Solution – Walk-in bathing appliances have high side walls and a low threshold door that permits bathers to enter without needing to lift their feet more than a few inches. There is no risk of slipping, falling, or trying to get up or down from floor level. Reality #2 – Every injury or illness can devastate a senior’s financial stability. A broken hip or other serious injury averages $30,000 in uninsured medical expenses. Nursing home care averages nearly $5,000 or more, per month. Solution - Investing in preventative bathing safety pays for itself. The most expensive walk-in bathing solution can cost far less than an injury. Reality #3 – Few seniors exercise sufficiently. Diseases like arthritis, diabetes, MS, joint problems and others, are due to long term, low grade inflammations. Solution - Medical Hydrotherapy™ delivers sanitary, gentle whole-body massage. High quality walk-in bathtubs offer the relaxation, pain reduction and invigoration of Medical Hydrotherapy™. Many seniors report they are able to reduce expensive, harmful medications. “Knowledge is Power!” We MUST make bathrooms safer, and do our best to prevent injuries from ever happening. Once an injury occurs, it may be too late. You cannot live independently until you have resolved bathing issues for the long-term. Knowledge of bathing technologies, like walk-in bathtubs, can empower you to take control of your intention to live independently for as long as possible. George E. Bentley, JD is known as the “Consumer’s Advocate and Attorney” and author of “The Ultimate Guide to Bathroom Safety for Seniors”. He co-founded The Amazing Walk-in Bathtub Company to help seniors learn about bathing technologies. They will gladly answer your questions for FREE and will be honored to help you work through your education and decision-making process. They can be reached by e-mail at Info@AmazingWalkinBathtubs.com or phone at 800-688-0055. The company website is www.AmazingWalkinBathtubs.com .
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