BATHING SAFETY

GETTING IN AND OUT OF THE TUB CAN BE DANGEROUS

A National Institute on Aging (NIA) study determined that more than a third of seniors over the age of 65 slip and fall each year - 80 percent of those falls occur in the bathroom. Many tubs claim to be the safest but only Lifeline Walk-in Tubs have the lowest step-in height in the industry of 2 inches or less compared to 5 to 6 inches for most competitive tubs.

Lifeline Walk-in Tubs are designed to allow you to "Age In Place" by keeping your bathing experience safe and therapeutic. Numerous studies show that seniors who "Age In Place" enjoy a sense of independence and comfort that only their home can provide.

FACTS YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Falls are the #1 leading cause of injury among adults over age 65
• 1 in 3 adults aged 65 and older fall each year in the United States ~ about 400 per day
• Most falls in the home take place in the bathroom and the majority of those bathroom falls take place getting in and out of a regular bathtub
• Older adults are hospitalized for fall-related injuries five times more often than they are for injuries from other causes
• Over 90% of hip fractures among adults ages 65 and older are caused by falling
• Of all in-home injury related deaths, falling accounts for 67% of those deaths in adults over 65 years old
• Every 18 seconds, an older adult is treated for a fall and every 30 minutes someone in the United States will die as a result of their injuries
• People that survive a fall will most likely never fully recover and will have some type of pain and/or mobility problem for the rest of their lives
• In lots of cases you may not be able to care for yourself or to drive any more and lose your independence to live life as you know it
• The average medical cost of a fall is around $45,000
• The average cost of living in an assisted living facility ranges between $6000-$9000 per month depending on levels of care