RETROFIT
FOR SAFETY
– By Colin Gates
Y ou enjoy the independence of living in your own home,
and as you grow a little older, mobility issues may cause you
to want to make some improvements to prepare for your
golden years.
Ensure Bathing at Home is Safe Again – If slipping and
falling is an issue for
you when bathing, you
can upgrade to a walk-
in tub to bring safety
back to the bathing
experience. According
to Statistics Canada,
over fifty percent of
falls occur in the home
– many of these in the
bathroom.
Make Safe Bathing Your Priority – Walk-in tubs eliminate
the greatest obstacle to safe bathing — getting in and out of
a slippery tub. With the walk-in tub, swinging doors replace
the 20-inch step over needed to get into traditional bathtubs
with one short, safe step; this significantly reduces the risk of
falling for those with limited mobility. Added features such
as slip-resistant flooring, grab bars, and a raised seat mean
all the controls, including the shower wand, are accessible
within easy reach.
Filling and Draining Your Tub is Quick and Easy – There
is minimal wait time as filling the tub takes less than four
minutes, while drainage takes less than two.
Hydrotherapy Provides Welcome Benefits – These unique
tubs provide joint pain and muscle tension relief through the
benefits of seated hydrotherapy including increased muscle
mobility, reduced joint tenderness, increased blood circulation
and reduced stress.
Dignity and Independence are Restored – A walk-in tub
also means that seniors and others with mobility issues no
longer have to wait for personal support workers or family
members to bathe them. Though getting used to a different
way of bathing may take some time, the peace of mind
provided is worth it. •
Colin Gates is President of Safe Bathing Canada Inc.:
A pioneer in the walk-in safety bathroom industry.
The Perfect Base.
Make Rochester the base for your next western New York getaway. Located on the southern shore of
Lake Ontario and alongside the historic Erie Canal, experience world-class arts, history, golf,
entertainment, and great value for your dollar. For more information, go to visitrochester.com.
Mark your calendar for spring events: Rochester Lilac Festival and
KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship.
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