Give the gift of bathroom safety
Another year has passed. In my 65 years, it has definitely been the strangest year I have lived. The good news is that we made it. With all the COVID controversy, I just want life to be every day again. First, have a merry Christmas and a happy new year. Make sure your family is safe on and off the road.
These past couple of years, homeowners have spent record amounts of time at home, working from home and doing nothing but watching TV. We have had a chance to see our homes more than normal, which helps us realize all the areas we have neglected for so long. For seniors, it is essential to create a safe environment; now is a perfect time.
The perfect place to start is the bathroom. I know you have heard this before, but it’s true. Seventy-two percent of all seniors get hurt slipping and falling while getting in and out of the bathtub. This is frustrating because 95% of all seniors don’t even take baths anymore because they shower instead.
Here are the best ways to prevent bathroom falls and have a better, longer quality of life.
1. CALL TROPICAL
Tropical has been converting tubs to showers as its specialty since 2002. In 2002, Tropical was in Sam’s Club as its contractor and added bathroom renovation to the list of products they installed.
Almost immediately, Tropical’s owners, Matt and Mike Houar, realized that the real need for Hawaii bathrooms was tub-to-shower conversions for Hawaii’s seniors. So, Matt and Mike researched the market and created safe, tasteful-looking conversions. Best of all, the units produced are nice, affordable, and practical. They are so useful that the four Costcos on Oahu now offer this as a membership product. So, either come straight to us at Tropical or go to Costco online or in the stores.
2. FIND A GENERAL CONTRACTOR AND A PLUMBING CONTRACTOR, LIKE TROPICAL
Tropical is fully bonded and insured, with work compensation and liability insurance. All employees are factory-trained and receive periodic refresher training. In addition, they are regularly tested on their artistry skills to ensure that homeowners get the best job possible.
3. CHOOSE RELIABLE TUB BRANDS
Tropical’s two main factories are Jacuzzi and Onyx. Both products have a lifetime warranty. Jacuzzi has also infused Silver Shield into the Jacuzzi products to stop the growth of bacteria micro-fibers and deter mildew from growing. There are more than a dozen different colors and 80-plus styles to choose from for Jacuzzi products. Onyx has more than 50 colors and 60 styles. This all means you can have a safe, beautiful bathroom at a very reasonable price.
4. CONVERT YOUR TUB INTO A SHOWER
Tropical can turn an unsafe area into an ultra-safe one in two-and-a-half to three days. For seniors, this presents the perfect road map to age in place. This can really extend and maximize senior living and quality of life. What normal person can afford $12,000-$15,000 a month for assisted living?
Christmas is here, so splurge. Give yourself or the seniors in your life the best gift available: A safe, comfortable bathroom for an extended, healthy life. If one fall can be avoided, the job is well worth it.
From everyone at Tropical, have a safe Christmas and a happy New Year. Visit the showroom at 1351 S. Beretania St. from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, or call 808-593-2000. And remember, buy local.
