By Kerry Knight
Freedom. Exactly what does it mean? Is it your
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ability to vote for the candidate of your
choice? Or, maybe it’s your ability to choose your profession, or where you live?
When I ask people this question, I always get a lot of answers. However, for me
the simple definition is: My ability to choose what I want to do without others telling
me what to do ... or worse, making me do things I don’t want to.
We’re coming
up on another big holiday. This weekend will
honor our national independence from a government that controlled our colonies with
heavy taxation and an iron rule. I guess,
in a way, things haven’t changed much, but let me stay away from politics for a
moment.
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There is
a tremendous satisfaction that comes with freedom. How can you measure it? The freedom to get into your car and drive from
one end of the country to the other, visiting all the great landmarks that reminds us of how special, (yes special) our country really is. This weekend will be a great time to be with family,
respect the American flag, and honor our freedom. Many have fought and died so that we can enjoy
this independence from tyranny.
Now, for
a slight change of subject. Today I turned
65. I am officially a senior. Don’t like the idea, but here it is. I will embrace it and live with it. Fortunately, I am healthy. I can still do the things I’ve always done … just
a little slower. I do know, however, that health and mobility will begin to wane over time. Can’t stop that. I guess my greatest concern is losing my ability
to take care of myself. I don’t want to be
dependent on anyone … especially my family. No
one wants to be a burden. I do wonder how
things will be 20 years from now (I can only hope I live that long.) Surely new innovations will make life a little
easier for seniors by then.
Tub King Awards
One innovation
that's already here is that wonderful creation of the Walk-In Tub. In the past, seniors would take a great risk in
trying to get into and out of a bathtub. It presents a hazard for anyone. Just this past weekend, my five-year-old granddaughter
fell on the slippery floor of the bathtub and bruised herself. It happens to everyone, and seniors especially.
Safety Features of a Walk-In Tub
The Walk-In Tub was designed to take away the fear of falling. It's made for comfort, safety, and independent
bathing. The door allows one to walk into
the tub while stepping over a low threshold.
There is a seat and a grab bar. The
faucet handles, drain control, and hand-held shower sprayer are within easy reach. You can stand in the tub with plenty of sturdy things
around you to hold on to. It’s perfect for
seniors.
Benefits of Walk- In Tubs for Seniors
The
soaker model is designed to allow a person to sit in comfort while
enjoying the relaxing and soothing effects of the warm water. The
hydrotherapy jet (air jets) models provide approximately 12 ports to create
thousands of therapeutic bubbles in the water, creating a massaging action. There's also a heater available to keep the water warm. In combination with the warm
water, these Walk-In Tubs definitely help seniors deal with the pain that comes
with aging.
For many
seniors, the ability to take care of themselves is an important freedom they cherish.
No one wants to be a burden on their family. I can’t think of a single instant where
a senior told me that they want others to bathe them and watch every move they make
when bathing.
Customer Testimonial for Tub King's Walk-In Tub
Dignity
is a precious commodity. It’s right up there with freedom. A Walk-In Tub not only
provides therapeutic benefits, it provides freedom and dignity as well.
Things will
continue to improve in the senior market, but for now, the Walk-In Tub is one of
the best things going. It allows you to be
truly INDEPENDENT and keep your dignity.
In this
article, I discussed how the Fourth of July reminds us of freedom, and how a Walk-In Tub can provide real
freedom for seniors. I further discussed how a Walk-In Tub makes it easy to take care of oneself. Yes, I also discussed the features and benefits a Walk-In Tub provides, but what's most important is how a Walk-In Tub can provide the freedom to take care of oneself and the dignity that comes along with doing
that.
View this short Walk-in Buyers' Guide video
If you
found this article useful, please share it with your friends and co-workers. If
you have a comment related to this article, leave it in the comment section of
this blog. If you’d like to receive a FREE
Walk-In Tub Buyers’ Guide, click here. Have a
question? Feel free to contact me at the number or email listed at the end of
this article and I’ll personally get back to you. It’s been my pleasure sharing
this information with you. Thanks again for visiting with us.
Until next time.
Alan and Kerry
Knight are the owners of Tub King, Inc., and SeniorBathtub.com
in Jacksonville, Florida. Together
they have many years of experience in the antique and senior bathtub
industries. Their companies not only provide superior products, they are also
award winners, receiving the “Best of Jacksonville Chamber Award” three years
running. If you’d like to contact them, call (800) 409-3375 or (800) 843-4231;
or send an email to alan@tubking.com.
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