The safest way to bathe

The popular phrase, “Lucky we live in Hawaii,” is perfectly accurate when considering the Islands’ clean air, delicious water, and ideal weather conditions. Hawaii is definitely one of the safest places to live, and yes, the Aloha spirit is alive and well. In addition to these benefits, people live longer for various reasons, such as more information on how to be healthy and more seniors exercising.

While these are important, seniors should also be proactive about other topics, including home safety. What most people don’t realize is that 68 percent of seniors are injured while in the bathroom—and 82 percent of the time,, it happens right at home.

As people age, getting in and out of a bathtub becomes not just harder; but dangerous. Seniors should be proactive and not wait until they are injured to solve the problems caused by a fall, stroke, or other health issues.

Here are a few reasons why:

• Anything you must do in construction costs more, even more so if done quickly.

• Being proactive may have prevented the fall or injury. Taking the right precautions adds quality years to your life and can save money.

• Your quality of life is all of a sudden reduced in an instant.

• Unnecessary stress can enter life among family members.

There are endless reasons to obtain a safe and comfortable bathroom and home. Don’t wait until the last minute to be proactive. Get started on that project that you have been putting off for years. The best company to call is Tropical Wholesale Baths. The company installs tub-to-shower conversions, walk-in tubs, handi-bars, other safety items, bench seats, complete bath remodels, and home safety ideas.

And if you can’t picture what you want or need, visit the showroom at 1351 S. Beretania St. Tropical Wholesale Baths, which is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and has bathroom ideas for your home. Call owners Matt or Mike Houar; they will help you design what you need.