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8 HAWAII RENOVATION JULY 4, 2021 ISLAND BATH WORKS
Bathtub modifications to keep seniors safe
Some things get better with age, but agility isn’t one of them. Ac-
cording to the National Coun- cil on Aging, an older adult is treated in the emergency room every 11 seconds as a direct result of a fall, and ev- ery 19 minutes, one dies — all from falls that could be pre- vented.
Many of these falls occur in the bathroom when seniors try to step over the side of the bathtub. In Hawaii alone, slip and falls comprise 79% of all senior hospitalizations. It’s a big cause for worry for the aging population, result- ing in many seniors looking to alternatives like replacing their beloved soaking tub with a shower stall.
Unfortunately though, the cost to replace a bathtub with a shower stall can run $12,000
or more, plus it takes a week to complete. However, there is an effective and affordable solution that many seniors are turning to that is a fraction of the cost and takes less than one day to complete.
Island Bath Works, a Ho- nolulu firm, is experienced in modifying all forms of bath- tubs, including steel, cast iron and fiberglass, with a walk- through so there’s no need
to step over the side. The rest of the tub, along with the plumbing and wall cover- ing, remains intact. Grab rails and non-skid surfaces can be added for extra security.
Seniors have been request- ing walk-through bathtub conversions, but many of them come after an accident has already occurred.
Eric Thompson, owner and CEO of Island Bath Works,
wants to bring awareness and help seniors prevent a slip and fall injury before it happens. Because many households include several generations, he’s reaching out to the com- munity so they know there’s an easier, more affordable solution that will keep aging family members safe.
“Our goal is to help people take the necessary preventa- tive measures before it’s too
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