What size water heater do I need for a walk-in tub? You just installed your new walk-in tub and are ready to take a hot bath but it is halfway full and the hot water is gone. If this has this happened to you, It is because your hot water heater is too small. Making […]
Walk-In Tubs: Are They Safe To Use If you are looking for a new tub for your bathroom, then you might have come across a type of tub known as a walk-in tub. What is a walk-in tub? Walk-in tubs, also called accessible or step-in tubs, are a new style of baths that are typically […]
A common struggle between seniors and caregivers is often bathing. Many family caregivers struggle with getting an older adult to bathe. Not bathing can cause skin or urinary tract infections. Itchy or strong body odor my develop in seniors that have not bathed often enough. How often do seniors need to bathe to prevent health problems? Seniors may […]
How long does a walk in tub take to fill? It only takes about 10 minutes to fill an Ella Walk in Bathtub to a level where it is safe to use the hydro jets (1-2″ above the highest hydro jets) and about 6 minutes more to reach the overflow. The fill time will vary […]
What causes itchy skin after bathing? The most common cause for itching to occur after a shower is dryness of the skin. Dry air, soaps, hot water, can deplete the skin of essential oils and nutrients, making it dry. This makes the nerves more sensitive, causing one to feel itchy. If your skin feels tight and itchy after bathing, you are not the only one experiencing […]
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, […]
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. […]
According to statistics, over 375 Americans suffer mild to severe injuries in an attempt to stabilize themselves on various fixtures in their bathrooms every year. Specifically designed to support people with disabilities and the elderly, top-quality acrylic walk-in bathtubs. Ella’s Bubbles walk-in baths come with standard safety and therapeutic features as well as many optional ones and provide bathers with numerous benefits.
Chicago based manufacturer of acrylic walk-in bathtubs Ella’s Bubbles is proud to announce the availability of an incredible array of best-in-class walk-in tubs at the most competitive prices in the nation. Budget-minded homeowners are now given the opportunity to make it easier for their family members, including their aging parents to enjoy a more comfortable, therapeutic, and safer bathing experiences in the comfort of their own home.
A high-quality, jetted and professionally installed walk-in tub is one’s best bet for a rejuvenating and therapeutic spa-like bathing experience in your own home, on a daily basis. For seniors, people with disabilities or mobility issues, a walk-in bathtub becomes an absolute medical necessity, significantly improving their independence, comfort, and well-being in the bathroom.
The question of whether your insurance will pay for a walk-in tub is not a simple one; rather, it greatly depends on how you approach the issue and the measures you take. A walk-in tub is a helpful and instrumental piece of equipment, which makes bath-time easier, especially for elderly persons with medical conditions. Adults with aging parents will find a walk-in tub highly valuable because of its health and physical benefits. Walk-in tubs are quite expensive, and that is why you should consider seeking the services of your insurance company to cover the costs. An insurance company can come in handy to relieve you of the financial burden associated with purchasing a walk-in tub, but you need to be prepared with the necessary information and details to justify your claim.
Customers of Ella’s Bubbles frequently ask if Medicaid will pay for a walk-in bathtub. Committed to excellent customer service, Ella’s Bubbles seeks to provide consumers with accurate information about all the avenues of financial assistance available for the acquisition of a world-class therapeutic tub.
According to statistics corroborated by National Institute on Aging studies, more than a third of people over the age of 65 suffer injuries due to slips and falls each year, and an alarming 81% of these accidents occur during showering and bathing. A top-quality, professionally installed walk-in tub is one of the best preventative measures that can be taken against injuries in the bathroom, which have been found to drastically increase with age.
This specialized and durable home medical equipment is indispensable to aging veterans, with or without disabilities, but may not be affordable for everyone who depends on it for their safety when bathing. Aging and/or disabled veterans as well as their surviving spouses can benefit from financial assistance from the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for the purchase and installation of a walk-in bathtub. Lets take a closer look at what Veterans Benefits can be used on a walk-in tub.
Ella’s Bubbles strives to provide customers with strategies to make the purchase of a top-of-the-line walk-in bathtub more affordable. Deducting purchase and installation expenses from your taxes can be a key component of such a strategy.
Will Medicare Cover Any of the Cost of a Walk-In Bathtub? Drawing upon vast industry experience, Ella’s Bubbles seeks to educate Medicare recipients about the financial assistance available for the purchase of one of our state-of-the-art walk-in bathtubs. The advantages of a walk-in bathtub for the health and safety of most senior citizens begs the […]
Ella’s Bubbles announces Ella Walk-In Bathtubs, the perfect solution for senior Accessibility. The National Institute on Aging (NIA) reports that one in three American seniors fall each year. Moreover, eighty percent of these slip and fall accidents involving seniors happen in the bathroom, the most hazardous room in the home for older people. Installing an […]
Ella’s Bubbles offers several different massage jet configurations in our top-of-the-line walk-in bathtubs. Customers may find themselves having to choose, “Do I want air jets or a hydro jets?” What is the difference, anyway? Hydro jets, also known as water jets or whirlpools, are the better-recognized option, found in residential hot tubs and physical therapists’ […]
Ella’s Bubbles takes pride in helping senior citizens achieve the dream of enjoying their golden years in their own home. More than any other age group, seniors enjoy and benefit from the relaxing and restorative properties of hot baths, but traditional bathtubs pose a major hazard for people with limited mobility. Bathroom falls are […]
Chicago, IL-based OEM manufacturer of acrylic walk-in bathtubs Ella’s Bubbles is pleased to provide discerning, health-conscious homeowners with the opportunity to upgrade their bathtub with the cutting-edge Infusion™ Microbubble Therapy universal installation kit, available exclusively through Ella’s Bubbles. Offering a personal spa experience, the Infusion™ Microbubble Therapy kit incorporates a US patented film device that […]
Some older couples may not remember the last time that they ran a bath for two. Many modern walk-in bathtubs simply aren’t built for such an experience. This is a shame because seniors can gain so much joy and relaxation from companion bathing. The good news is that Ella’s Bubbles have specially designed bathtubs for […]
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