Dangers and Costs of Inaction!
The Danger and Costs of Inaction – Invest in a Accessible Walkin Tub or Slide-in Bathtub Today and Avoid Losing your Independence or Worse!
World Heart Day
Aquassure Accessible Baths would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone about the danger of heart disease and stroke. Every year, 17.5 million people worldwide die from heart attack or stroke.
Scalding water and the Dangers in the Bath
Scalding water can cause injury or death and is particularly dangerous to seniors in the bath. According to a recent CBC News article, 15 seniors died in Quebec between 2000 and 2009 and between 2006 and 2008, 81 people were hospitalized from being burned by hot water, half of those hospitalized were seniors. In a […]
Differences between a slide-in and walkin tub
Making safe transfers in and out of the bath is the most critical part of bathing independently. With a walk-in bathtub, the bather must stand-up and walk into the bathtub, sit down and close the door. Walk-in bathtubs may be beneficial when one is still fully able to walk or do most things independently but […]
Free Accessible Bathtub and Renovations!
originally published Wednesday, May 12th, 2010 In Canada, CMHC (Canada Mortgage and Housing) has forgivable loan financial assistance programs for homeowners and landlords to fund repairs, renovations, accessibility modifications, the creation of low-income rental units, and home adaptations. (sorry – not available in the USA)