My mother’s been living with my husband and me for the past ten years. She was 70 when she first moved in. After an accident when she was 76, one of Ella’s walk-in tubs really changed things for us! My mom was old but was one of those people who stayed in remarkably good shape, […]
It has been 8 months since I replaced my traditional tub with a companion walk-in tub from Ella’s Bubbles, and I’m extremely happy with the results so far. Our bathing experience has been on a whole new level with a rejuvenating spa-like experience. The decision to make the switch came after my husband, 78, slipped […]
A well-designed bathroom with a great tub can be a sort of comfort and pleasure for many homeowners. But, a traditional tub isn’t always the best idea for seniors with disabilities. Anyone with mobility issues or poor balance risks slipping and falling when stepping into a bathtub or shower. Also, a standard tub you lie […]
It was about 3 years ago that my dad, Edward, started showing signs of Alzheimer’s Disease. They were subtle at first. He would forget his keys in his car, for example, and then look all over the house to try and find them. He had trouble figuring out how to make his DVD player work […]
How to Make Bathrooms Safe for Seniors We may not like to admit it but, as we get older, the slippery surface of our bathtub becomes more and more of a hazard: according to the National Institute on Aging, out of the one-third of seniors who fall yearly, 80% had their accident in the bathroom. […]
Walk-in tubs have become incredibly popular among people with mobility issues, thanks to the high level of safety features they offer than traditional bathtubs. But what aspects make Ella walk-in tubs to be considered safer? Well, below we explore some of the main differentiating safety aspects. Bathtub height The first thing that compromises the safety […]
As a lifelong runner, I’ve always wanted to enjoy the luxury of a walk-in tub. I’ve used both hot tubs at high-end gyms for most of my life, and the water jets perform an invaluable service when it comes to maintaining the health and viability of my Achilles tendons, calves and spine. But doing this […]