Home Safety |
Posted: March 14, 2017 |
Thousands of household accidents occur in the bathroom every year. When we age, or have people we love age, living at home safely is something we start to worry about. Often, caregivers and family members start to search Google for a solution to their concerns. An important consideration for those people is bathroom safety. A majority of elderly people would prefer to live out their golden years in the house they've spent the majority of their lives in but the bathroom presents some life threatening dangers for people who haven't taken necessary precautions. When someone first starts trying to find solutions to these problems, they are usually overwhelmed with information and don't know what the best solution is. That's why it's important to consult with professionals as early into the process as possible. This should start with engaging a licensed occupational therapist to discuss your unique needs. A trained therapist would know what specific features and functions need to be available to make your situation liveable and safe. A good company will send someone to your house for a 100% free consultation. Make sure you ask, when you call, if the consultation is free. If you want a one stop shop that will handle the process for you from beginning to end, you can check out ExpertHomeSafety who installs walk in tubs in Florida as well as many other locations throughout the United States (and yes, they give those free consultations). Elderly or disabled individuals have different requirements and physical restrictions so bathroom products and equipment should be adjusted to suit their requirements. The person you meet with can ensure that any equipment and facilities can be adjusted to fit your needs and follow any prescribed safety procedures. You will find the results will be well worth the time and help make your bathroom a safer place. You should know, however, before you go into this that Medicare typically does not pay for these installations as they don't deem them a "requirement." This means that the cost for the installation will usually be paid directly by the person who needs the tub. And the costs can be quite expensive. However, the costs of not having one, in the form of hospital bills or potential loss of freedom and mobility, could be much more expensive so weigh all your options properly.
|
||||||||||||||||
|