December 26, 2021
Island Bath Works
David and June Nishimura lived in their Pearl City house for 51 years. When the drains got clogged or the paint started to flake, David fixed it. However, when June had several close calls while getting in and out of…
December 12, 2021
Island Bath Works
As Hawaii’s middle-aged and older population increases, members of the community are taking a more proactive approach to ensure a longer and safer future. Helping seniors live independently within their own homes, Island Bath Works offers bathtub conversions, an innovative…
December 5, 2021
Island Bath Works
Some things get better with age, but agility isn’t one of them. According to the National Council on Aging, an older adult is treated in the emergency room every 11 seconds as a direct result of a fall, and every…
November 14, 2021
Island Bath Works
Some things get better with age, but agility isn’t one of them. According to the National Council on Aging, an older adult is treated in the emergency room every 11 seconds as a direct result of a fall, and every…
October 31, 2021
Island Bath Works
Many design aspects of houses turn into dangerous obstacles for people with limited mobility. The everyday task of getting in and out of the tub presents challenges for many of Hawaii’s seniors whose house were built without ageing or accessibility…
October 10, 2021
Island Bath Works
In 1911, Kohler Co. invented the porcelain-coated cast-iron built-in tub. Considered an engineering marvel and artistic achievement at the time, the company soon made its way into all of Hawaii’s newly built houses in the 1920s. These cast-iron tubs are…
September 26, 2021
Island Bath Works
When Dan Ueda’s mother-in-law suffered a serious fall, he and his wife needed to find a way to make her home more accommodating. The Pearl City resident knew that despite getting banged up and spending weeks in the hospital, his…
September 12, 2021
Island Bath Works
David and June Nishimura lived in their Pearl City house for 51 years. When the drains got clogged or the paint started to flake, David fixed it. However, when June had several close calls while getting in and out of…
August 8, 2021
Island Bath Works
When most people think of dangerous activities that lead to emergency room visits in Hawaii, thoughts immediately go toward getting run over while crossing the road, falling down the stairs or getting hit by falling coconuts. However, for those over…
July 18, 2021
Island Bath Works
In 1911, Kohler Co. invented the porcelain-coated cast-iron built-in tub. Considered an engineering marvel and artistic achievement at the time, the company soon made its way into all of Hawaii’s newly built houses in the 1920s. These cast-iron tubs are…
July 4, 2021
Island Bath Works
Some things get better with age, but agility isn’t one of them. According to the National Council on Aging, an older adult is treated in the emergency room every 11 seconds as a direct result of a fall, and every…
June 27, 2021
Island Bath Works
Each year in Hawaii, countless members of the elderly community suffer serious injuries after experiencing mobility-related accidents within the home. One of the leading causes of such accidents is bathtubs with sides built too high for the resident to safely…
June 13, 2021
Island Bath Works
In 1911, Kohler Co. invented the porcelain-coated cast-iron built-in tub. Considered an engineering marvel and artistic achievement at the time, the company soon made its way into all of Hawaii’s newly built houses by the 1920s. These cast-iron tubs are…
May 30, 2021
Island Bath Works
Some things get better with age, but agility isn’t one of them. According to the National Council on Aging, an older adult is treated in the emergency room every 11 seconds as a direct result of a fall, and every…
May 9, 2021
Island Bath Works
When Dan Ueda’s mother-in-law suffered a serious fall, he and his wife needed to find a way to make her home more accommodating. The Pearl City resident knew that despite getting banged up and spending weeks in the hospital, his…
April 11, 2021
Island Bath Works
In 1911, Kohler Co. invented the porcelain-coated cast-iron built-in tub. Considered an engineering marvel and artistic achievement at the time, the company soon made its way into all of Hawaii’s newly built houses by the 1920s. These cast-iron tubs are…
March 28, 2021
Island Bath Works
Each year in Hawaii, countless members of the elderly community suffer serious injuries after experiencing mobility-related accidents within the home. One of the leading causes of such accidents is bathtubs with sides built too high for the resident to safely…
March 14, 2021
Island Bath Works
Getting in and out of the bathtub shouldn’t be a struggle. Many of Hawaii’s seniors are finding it more difficult and risky to walk over the high sides of their bathtub. This situation presents a risk to safety, and prevents…
February 7, 2021
Island Bath Works
When most people think of dangerous activities that lead to emergency room visits, thoughts immediately go to getting run over while crossing the road or falling down the stairs. However, for those over the age of 65, the danger lies…
January 31, 2021
Island Bath Works
In 1911, The Kohler Company invented the Porcelain-coated Cast Iron Built-in Tub. Considered an engineering marvel and artistic achievement at the time, they soon made their way into all of Hawaii’s newly built houses by the 1920s. These cast iron…