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12 HAWAII RENOVATION AUGUST 8, 2021 ISLAND BATH WORKS
Affordable bathtub conversions
When most people think of danger- ous activities
that lead to emergency room visits in Hawaii, thoughts immediately go toward getting run over while crossing the road, fall- ing down the stairs or get- ting hit by falling coconuts. However, for those over age 65, the danger lies right in their own bathroom.
Studies show that each year, one-third of all Hawaii residents over the age of 65 will suffer a serious fall in their home. Of those, 80% will occur doing a seem- ingly harmless daily task — taking a bath.
The combination of slippery surfaces and ill- equipped bathtubs that re- quire a large step to enter andexitleadsto4outof5 of the state’s annual senior citizen hospitalizations.
One local business is leading the charge to pre- vent such accidents. Island Bath Works, a contracting company based in Hono-
lulu, is raising awareness of incidents in hopes of pro- tecting the aging popula- tion.
The company’s solution is a fast and affordable bath- tub conversion that allows owners to simply walk into their tub, eliminating that dangerous wall that causes so many accidents.
STAYING SAFE WHILE STAYING INDEPENDENT
The walk-through bath- tub conversions are done by cutting out the heightened wall of the tub, allowing for a seamless entrance.
Fully customizable for any size and style of tub, the lowered step-over height can reduce dangerous falls
by up to 90%.
Hailed as the perfect solu-
tion for those with mobility issues who are not yet ready to leave their homes or in- cur the cost of expensive live-in caregivers, CEO Eric Thompson aims to proac- tively assist senior citizens before their first accident.
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