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Put a Walk-in Tub in Your Future Plans

By Kerry Knight

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We recently had a customer walk into our showroom with a rather unusual request… or was it? They wanted to purchase one of our Slipper Tubs. They loved the beautifully elegant, white porcelain and the solid cast iron exterior that was designed to last a lifetime. They chose the Slipper Tub because of the 19^th century look. With the high slopping back and large brushed nickel legs, the customer’s eyes registered “love at first sight.”

Here's the Unusual Part of this Story

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But that was not the unusual part. They then asked if they could also see our Walk-in Tubs. Now typically a stroll around a Walk-in tub would be considered for someone who has mobility limitations. That would include those with injuries, loss of motion, or the elderly who are more likely to fall while getting into or out of a bathtub. But this couple was still young by most standards, only in their 40s. They had no health issues, so the idea of considering a walk in around tub seemed a bit pre-mature.

No Demolition Required

Then they explained. “We are building a new home, our dream home, and we plan to be there through our senior years. It would be a lot easier to go ahead and install this in a guest room so that we don’t have to do any demolition later. It will save us money and also serve a purpose until we’re older.” The purpose they were talking about made sense. They were going to use it to relax and treat tired aching muscles. Both of them enjoyed working outside. This meant a lot of bending and stooping. Plus, if they had ever suffered some muscular injury or have to rehab after a hospital stay, it would come in very handy. So they bought both: a cast iron, porcelain Slipper Tub and a Walk in Tub.

Walk-in Tubs are not just for seniors

We are all familiar with how important it is to plan for the unknown. That’s why a smart family will invest in life insurance, disability insurance and a plan that offers retirement income. So why shouldn’t that apply to future needs in your bath. The Walk in Tub provides safety features to eliminate the likelihood of falling or even the fear of falling. They have slip resistant seats and floors, grab bars, an entry door on the tub with a low threshold. The step up is only six inches. The faucet, drain and controls are within easy reach, along with air jets, water jets, and even a heater.

The Slipper Tub For The Whole Family

The Slipper Tub they purchased would provide many years of fun and relaxation. Plus, it will also be a

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beautiful decoration for any bathroom. The outside can even come in colors to accent the other colors in the bath. A guest who visits will no doubt praise the beauty of their bathroom featuring their new elegant slipper tub. Their children will love it as well as future grandchildren. Kids love playing in claw foot tubs. But, when it becomes too much of a challenge for them to get in and out of that claw foot tub, then the Walk-inn Tub becomes the perfect solution.

The Walk-in tub for Their Golden Years

They won’t have to worry about having difficulty getting in and out of their walk in tub and they will most certainly be able to appreciate all the therapeutic benefits as well as the safety features as they have. And best of all they will never have to do any demolition in either of their bathrooms because they planned ahead for their golden years.

So remember, it’s not too early to plan for a perfect house. A little forethought, research and advanced planning can go a long way to making your dream home a reality. If you’re thinking about building your dream home, consider the Slipper Tub and the Walk-in Tub, they are a good match for now and later.

Tub King Walk-in Tub Testimonial

In this article, I discussed how a couple in their 40s were able to complete their dream home by planning for and adding both a Claw Foot tub and a Walk-in tub. Even though this couple was relatively young, they had the forethought to plan ahead for their golden years. I explained how a little planning and research made it possible for them to have the best of both worlds.

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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Finally, Something That Really Works for Seniors

By Kerry Knight

We live in a world that is hyped and full of misleading advertising. Trust is a commodity that is lacking for a good reason. Lying has become a national pastime for politicians, large corporations, financial institutions and big advertisers. Don’t get me wrong, there are lots of honest people, businesses, advertisers and even politicians out there. Nevertheless, more often than not, we are fed deceptions with gotcha’s in the fine print or hyperbole in advertising.

As a company, we do a lot of advertising and sometimes we get great feedback from our customers. We know that any advertising of any product is met with a degree of skepticism. Since we are all bombarded on a daily basis from TV, radio and the internet with advertising, we begin to think, “They’re just out for our money … and we only have so much to go around. “ Do any of the claims really live up to the hype?

Seniors, in particular, seem to be a target of bogus advertising. Why? Because some imagine that seniors are ill-informed or easily manipulated. How wrong they are! Of all consumer groups, none are as educated, savvy, aware, and informed as our seniors. They have something most others don’t … ! When you’ve been taken advantage of a few times over the years, you learn something. You learn to spend more time checking things out. You learn to spend your money wisely.

You’re not so easily fooled.

We recently delivered one of our senior walk-in bathtubs to a customer who lives in a retirement community. He really didn’t want the tub, but his wife wanted it for him. On the phone, he questioned everything. He did his research. Then finally, one day, he called. “I’m ready for my walk-in tub.” I asked, “Do you have any questions?” He said, “No, I’ve asked them all.”

After we delivered it and installed it, we received a call a few weeks later. He said he had started recommending our walk-in tubs to his friends in the community. He had actually invited them over to use the tub and test it.

No amount of radio, TV or internet advertising can do what he has done. Word of mouth from a satisfied customer is the best there is. He told them that at first he was skeptical. He wondered if it would really help his arthritis, back pain and joint discomfort. After using it for a few days he was totally sold. He also mentioned that he was no longer worried about falling in the bathtub. Prior to the purchase, he was slipping and taking spills about once a month. Since using his walk-in tub, he has not fallen -- once.

It was hard for him to admit to his wife that she was right all along, but he finally did. He’ll now tell you that this tub was the best purchase he's ever made. He had finally found something that works.

What to Look for in a Walk-In Tub

If you are considering the purchase of a walk-in bathtub, we recommend you do your due diligence. There are many companies ready to take advantage of seniors who don’t take the time to learn about a product and the company that’s sells it before they buy. We recommend that you compare features; Are they pre-plumbed? What is covered in the warranty and how long does it last? What kind of professional certifications does the tub have? Does the price include the delivery cost and installation fee?

A Testimonial From One of Our Satisfied Customers

Before you buy a walk-in bathtub you need to review a company’s reputation. Look at customer testimonials and talk to people who have purchased a walk-in tub. Ask how they were treated and how did the delivery and installation go. Most important, ask how they like their walk in tub.

Be wary of review websites. There are many fake walk-in tub review sites on the internet touting unbiased reviews. Most only recommend the tubs they sell. A good walk-in tub will have many certifications and a strong warranty. We are so sure of our walk-in tubs that we even provide a price match guarantee and we always provide free delivery in the lower 48 states.

In this article, I have discussed a product that works for seniors, the Walk-in Tub. I explained how seniors are often targeted with false or misleading advertising about walk-in tubs. I also provided readers a checklist that they can use to determine who is an honest vendor, and what walk-in tubs have the best features and value for their needs.

Short Walk-In Tub Buyers' Guide

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 would like to contact them, call (800) 409-3375 or (800) 843-4231; or email them at alan@tubking.com.

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Remembering Our Seniors on Memorial Day

Memorial Day 2011: 'We Resolve That These Dead Shall Not Have Died In Vain' -- Naperville (IL) Riverwalk (Photo credit: Ron Cogswell)

By Kerry Knight

Our country has a great deal of holiday’s. For a country that is only 200 years old, we have created a whole slew of holidays that are specific to our nation. We celebrate past presidents, religious holidays, secular holidays and many holidays created to remember special events or people.

Memorial Day

There is a holiday fast approaching. We call it Memorial Day. Unlike Veterans Day that celebrates the service of our military, Memorial Day "remembers" both men and women who died in the service of their country. Originally known as "Decoration Day," Memorial Day actually began at the time of the Civil War to commemorate both Union and Confederate soldiers who died. Today it officially marks the beginning of the summer holidays, with labor day marking the conclusion. Today Memorial Day falls on the last Monday of May.

Joseph Ambrose, an 86-year-old World War I veteran, attends the dedication day parade for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in 1982. He is holding the flag that covered the casket of his son, who was killed in the Korean War (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

I can remember as a child going to family reunions around Memorial Day. Relatives would travel hundreds of miles to attend. Small cemeteries would be visited where family members were buried after being killed in the line of duty for their country. Some of the grave sites were very old, sometimes dating back to the Civil War, World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. Small flags would be placed on graves, along with flowers, and family members would come together for "Dinner on the Ground." This was a very old practice dating back to the 19th century, where families would spread potluck on sheets and tablecloths on the grass. There, families would renew relationships, previously lost, and talk about special ones remembered. Memorial Day was truly a day to remember.

Family Memories

I assume we all have special memories of people in our families. It might be a grandparent or a mom or dad. In looking back, we often wonder if there was something more we could have done to let them know we loved them. The bad part about aging is that it often comes with pain and suffering. Debilitating diseases and typical aches and pains that are a part of the body's way of showing that its just wearing out. It also means that the final years for many, lose some of their magic.

Testimonial for using a Walk In Tub.

Wouldn't it be a wonderful thing to "remember" our loved ones before they are gone. I'm talking about showing love, respect and appreciation to that special person in our family before they leave us. There are many ways to do that. It might be something as simple as a weekly phone call, a surprise visit, a card or letter. Most still enjoy the old style of communication.

How Walk In Tubs can Help

Another way to show appreciation today is in helping to alleviate pain and suffering. One of the greatest concepts in recent years was the creation of the Walk In Tub. It offers so many benefits to seniors. It permits them to bathe without assistance thus maintaining their dignity. It provides a completely safe environment while getting in and out of the tub. It can also provides therapeutic benefits with water therapy such as air jets and water jets that cascade pain relieving comfort over the entire body. The Walk In Tub is affordable now, and there is no better time to offer this gift of appreciation.

Walk In Tubs can really help.

Most of the people that buy or Walk In Tubs are the children and grandchildren of the seniors. The seniors sometimes don't feel that they deserve it or that it's too expensive for their budgets. But family members know better. It's time to memorialize our loved ones while they are still with. Take a look at the Walk In Tub. It's one of many great opportunities to show your love.

In this article, I discussed how important memorial day is in our country. We celebrate many holiday’s but remembering love one’s we have lost in war is a special one. It reminds us that we can show our appreciation for our seniors before they leave this world. I discuss ways to show appreciation to grandma and pop and how many grand-kids and children of seniors are now finding it affordable to help elevate their aging parents aches and pains by providing them with a walk in tub. I discuss how these walk in tubs can increase their aging parents independence, quality of life, provide therapeutic care and additional comfort plus peace of mind. This shows our senior that we care and provides them with a better quality of life.

Short Recap of Buyers Guide

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 will personally get back to you. It has 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 would like to contact them, call (800) 409-3375 or (800) 843-4231; or email them at alan@tubking.com.

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