I
have the great pleasure of working as a Sales & Marketing Manager for Tub King, our showroom located in Jacksonville, FL, and through this role have met amazing and inspiring seniors. In many
cases I’m also communicating with adult children of seniors who are concerned
with their parent’s comfort and safety while bathing. Being an empathetic creature I oftentimes
internalize their frustration of having to venture down the road of demolition
and the remodel of their homes with little to no idea of how to do it, when to
do it, nor what to buy.
Based
on my own personal experience with this growing segment of the population, and
being a person who requires data before making a decision, I went on an
internet research expedition. The statistics I’m about to share with you are
eye opening if you are in a business which provides products or services to the
senior population.
Today one in three Americans is now 50 or older and in 2030 individuals aged over 65 will climb to about 72.1 million, or one in five Americans. (Source: Admininistration on Aging).
What will that look like in 2050? The senior population will soar to 88.5 million — or 20 percent of the population. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010
How
do these facts impact home and community building contractors currently? A
survey conducted by AARP of
1,616 adults ages 45 and older found that fewer than half of the respondents
have an entrance without steps, a half-bath on the main level of their home, doorways
that are wider than standard door, nor handles that are levers instead of
knobs.
AARP
shares, “The
great majority of older adults have a strong desire to live in their own homes
and communities. However, unsupportive community design, unaffordable and
inaccessible housing, and a lack of access to needed services can thwart this
desire.” Unless there are vital changes in how houses and communities are
constructed and what services are offered, many older adults will find it
increasingly difficult to live in their communities and may be compelled to
consider institutional care.
“Nearly 90% of people over age 65
indicate they want to stay in their home as long as possible, and four of
five in that age bracket believe their current home is where they will
always live,” says AARP, which stressed the importance of accessible building standards
to allow people to remain in their homes instead of having to spend money on relocating
or retrofitting. “It might be a good idea to design houses and communities that
are accessible to all people, including older Americans and those with
disabilities, and some states encourage developers of affordable housing to
install features that make it easier for older adults to age in place”, says
AARP. Examples of this include: wider accessible entrance doors; entry-level
hallways that are wide enough for mobility devices; ramped or beveled door
thresholds; and accessible bathrooms focused on safety.
I implore contractors, builders,
remodelers, architects, and designers nationwide to think forward and be proactive when it comes to what is 'future forward' when selecting bathtubs for seniors.
Consider, not only what the client wants now, but what they will appreciate
having incorporated into their home for use in the future. Sure, go ahead and put an
exquisite Tub King cast iron clawfoot tub in their master bathroom but also
think ahead to the time they or their 'aging in place' parent may need the comfort and
independence provided by a Tub King walk-in bathtub installed in one of the guest
bathrooms.
Kudos to the National Association of
Home Builders who have instituted a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) program
to address these needs in the building industry. The CAPS designation offers
your potential clients what they need most: reassurance that you’ll help them
make the choices that will help them stay in their homes safely and securely. I
am actually considering becoming certified myself! If you are considering implementing this strategy in to your new home building or renovation project, please contact our Sales & Marketing Manager, Edie, at (800) 409-3375 for contractor pricing on walk-in bathtubs for elderly and disabled persons.
The
bathroom, usually the smallest room in your home, is statistically the most
dangerous. A 2008 study conducted by the Center of Disease Control and
Prevention, found that about 235,000 people over the age of 15 visited
emergency rooms due to injuries that occurred in the bathroom. These injuries
are not only limited to slips and falls. There’s risk of electrocution if an
electrical appliance falls into water as well as the risk of poison since many
chemical products are often housed in the bathroom. Don’t forget those nasty
cuts from the sharp items that abound in the bathroom like razors, or even hand
held mirrors that can shatter when dropped. This is beginning to sound like a
hazard zone but it really doesn’t have to be. Your bathroom can and should be a
safe space for people of all ages.
Children,
adults and especially seniors are vulnerable and can be at risk if thoughtful
precautions are not taken. You can start with the easy improvements that
require little to no expense and move up to more extensive changes or upgrades
if necessary. This is your family’s safety and that is always a number one
priority. Let’s start with the small stuff.
POISON CONTROL
Can you
believe the second leading cause of home injury death is poisoning? It leads to
about 5,000 fatalities a year.
Most people (I hope) want to make sure their
bathrooms are as germ- and bacteria-free as possible. It’s not an easy task
because frankly, humans harbor all kinds of bacteria and germs and we leave are
mark everywhere. You possibly use bleach or possibly ammonia and other strong
cleaners with chemicals to ensure you rid your bathroom of the pesky germs and
odors. Did you know that if bleach or ammonia are mixed together they make a
potentially deadly gas? Either one of them alone can cause burns or respiratory
problems to people who are generally sensitive to chemicals. Don’t forget about drain cleaners. Many can
burn skin if touched and it is essential to be very careful when using them.
If you have
these items in your bathroom or anywhere else in your home (like the kitchen),
it is essential to have them clearly marked. Educate your young ones on the
perils of touching these chemicals. Ideally, if you have very young children,
store them in a place where they can’t reach or even better, under lock and
key.
DON’T BE SHOCKED!
I mean that
literally. You keep your blow dryers and curling irons in the bathroom. You may
have an electric toothbrush on your countertop. Any of these items can cause
electrocution if they fall into a tub or a sink filled with water. Beware of
damaged or frayed cords as they can be another hazard especially if they are
lying on a wet countertop.
The safety
precautions are common sense though not everyone follows them. Make sure all
electrical appliances are unplugged and away from any water when not in use.
Don’t use these appliances near water, please. It is too easy to cause an
unnecessary accident and is easily avoidable.
BE SHARP WITH YOUR RAZORS
As you know,
young children love to explore. They are in awe of all of their surroundings
and are fascinated by the littlest trinkets and gadgets. Some of those gadgets
should not be within their reach and the razor is one of them. Simply put them
in a cabinet that is out of reach and don’t leave them in the shower or tub.
Keep your children cut-free.
PROTECT AGAINST THE NUMBER ONE
CULPRIT- FALLS
Falls are
the leading cause of home injury deaths with about 6,000 fatalities per year.
Seniors are especially vulnerable. About one in three seniors who suffer a
fall, will incur injuries that lead to hospitalization. There are many ways to
protect against these accidents and some are fairly simple remedies.
1.Rugs can be a hazard but they don’t have to be. Throw rugs in the bathroom enhance
the décor and add a little color and luxury. They can also cause you to trip or
fall when they slip. Your bathroom can still be plush and safe if you purchase
non-skid rugs. Double sided industrial tape placed beneath the rug will keep it
safely secured to the floor.
2.Light it up. Good
lighting is essential in every bathroom. But night lights are the key to adding
another safety element to that space. How many times have you woken up to use
the bathroom and ended up bumping into the wall while you are half asleep?
Install night lights to guide you safely into the bathroom and prevent
unnecessary accidents.
3.Grab on to those grab bars. These bars may be one the most useful preventative items you
can purchase for your bathroom. Install them near the toilet area to allow ease
of transfer. Getting up and down onto the toilet can be especially difficult for
seniors. You should not expect that toilet paper holders, towel racks or
wall-mounted sinks can reasonably support one’s weight. Proper installation is
the key to safety. They should not just be mounted onto the sheetrock but
instead, firmly attached to a wall stud. This can be a do-it-yourself project
but for those lacking skills of a carpenter, professional installation might be
a good idea. I’ll discuss a little more about grab bars for the bath/shower
area in the next section.
SCRUB A DUB DUB- DON’T FALL
GETTING OUT OF THE TUB
That says it all. Most falls in the bathroom occur while
getting in or out of the bathtub and shower. Seniors are most susceptible due
to their lack of agility. There are a few precautions you can take to make the
area much safer for everyone.
1.Use grab bars. As
I mentioned previously, these need to be properly installed for paramount
safety. Knowing there is something to hold onto while getting in and out of the
tub can provide an extra level of comfort.
2.Rubber mats are all the rage. Well, that might be an exaggeration but they definitely have
their place in preventing slipping in the tub or shower.
3.Sit comfortably and safely. Shower seats and chairs should be purchased with care. Make
sure they have rubber and suction feet to prevent slippage.
4.A hand held shower head makes bathing a blast. Whether you are a senior or someone
who is just a bit tired after a long day, it is pretty relaxing to sit in the
shower and be able to control the placement of the shower. It does provide an
added layer of protection and safety.
THE ULTIMATE SCORE
The
emergence of walk-in tubs and showers really is all the rage. These are amazing
additions to any bathroom and will provide years of comfort and safety.
Literally, you can walk right in without having to climb. They come with many
additions, like built in chairs, removable shower heads and built-in grab bars.
They are not only extremely functional, but quite elegant and are an upgrade
that will pay off for many years to come.
In this
article, I provided you with many precautionary measures you can take to make
your bathroom a safer place for people of all ages and give everyone in your
home more peace of mind. If you would like a FREE copy of our eBook "The Walk-In Tub Buyers Guide", fill out the form below and we will send it to you.
Have a question? Feel free to contact me at the number or email listed at the end of this article and my brother, Alan, who heads up Tub King, will personally get back to you. It’s been my pleasure sharing this information with you.
Alan Knight is the owner of Tub King, Inc., and SeniorBathtub.com in Jacksonville, Florida. He has many years of experience in the antique and senior bathtub industries. His companies not only provide superior products, they are also award winners, receiving the “Best of Jacksonville Chamber Award” four years running. To contact Tub King directly, call (800)843-4231 or email alan@tubking.com.
I hope you and yours enjoyed a warm and heartfelt Mother's
Day.
Did you know that while not the actual beginning of today’s
Mother’s Day celebration, the ancient annual spring festival the Greeks dedicated
to their maternal goddesses is generally regarded as somewhat of a precursor to
it? Admittedly, some pundits are divided on
this issue. Nonetheless, the Greeks used the
occasion to honor Rhea, wife of Cronus and the mother of many deities of Greek
mythology. Ancient Romans, too, celebrated
a spring festival, called Hilaria, which was dedicated to Cybele, a mother
goddess.
It may be noted that ceremonies in honor of Cybele began
some 250 years before Jesus was born.
The celebration during in the Ides of March was made by making offerings
in the temple of Cybele, which lasted for three days and included parades,
games and masquerades. Over time, the
celebrations became so notorious that followers of Cybele were eventually
banished from Rome.
Early Christians celebrated a Mother's Day of sorts during
the festival on the fourth Sunday of Lent in honor of the Virgin Mary, the
mother of Jesus. However, the roots of
today’s present Mother's Day history can also be traced in UK where a
“Mothering Sunday” was celebrated much before the festival saw the light of day
in the U.S. It was expanded to include
all mothers. A more recent history of
Mother’s Day dates back to 1600s in England.
It was celebrated annually on the fourth Sunday of Lent (the 40-day
period leading up to Easter) to honor mothers.
After a prayer service in church to honor the Virgin Mary, children
brought gifts and flowers to pay tribute to their own mothers. On this occasion, servants, apprentices and
other employees staying away from their homes ― and there were many of them ―
were encouraged by their employees to visit their own mothers and honor them.
Traditionally, children brought gifts and a special fruit cake or fruit-filled
pastry called a simnel. Yugoslavs and
people in other nations have observed similar days celebrating mothers. While most countries celebrate Mother’s Day
in May, usually the second Sunday of the month, in other parts of the world,
Mother’s Day is celebrated at different times of the year and with different
customs.
Origins of Mother's Day in the Land of Lady Liberty
The idea of the official celebration of Mother’s Day in the
U.S. was first suggested by Julia Ward Howe. An abolitionist, activist, writer and poet, Julia Ward How is known for her famous Civil War song, “Battle Hymn of the Republic.” She wrote a passionate appeal to women and urged them to rise against war in her famous “Mother’s Day
Proclamation,” which she had written in Boston in 1870. In 1872, Julia Ward Howe suggested that June
2nd be annually celebrated as Mother’s Day, asking women from around the world
to join together for peace. Unfortunately,
her efforts proved unsuccessful, and she openly began to wonder if Independence
Day on July 4th could be reconfigured into her vision of “Mother’s Day.” Her
idea evolved and was later replaced by the Mother's Day holiday now celebrated in
May.
Last year, our modern-day Mother's Day celebrated its 100th
birthday. It was founded for the
mourning women to remember soldiers who’d died in battle and to work for
peace. When the holiday began to take on
overtly commercial overtones, another of its greatest champions, Anna Reeves Jarvis,
tried vehemently to fight it, but ended up dying a pauper and broken in a
sanitarium.
According to an article, “Mother’s Day Turns 100: Its
Surprisingly Dark History,” published last year by “National Geographic”: “In
the 1850s a West Virginia woman, Ann Reeves Jarvis, Anna's mother, held
Mother's Day work clubs to improve sanitary conditions and try to lower infant
mortality by fighting disease and curbing milk contamination. The group also tended wounded soldiers from
both sides during the U.S. Civil War from 1861 to 1865. In the postwar years, Jarvis and other women
organized Mother's Friendship Day picnics and other events as pacifist
strategies to unite former foes … Around this same time, Jarvis had initiated a
Mother's Friendship Day for Union and Confederate loyalists across her
state. But it was her daughter, Anna,
who was most responsible for what we call Mother's Day ― and who would spend
most of her later life fighting what it had become.”
While Anna Jarvis didn’t have children of her own, the death
of her own mother served as inspiration for her to organize some of the first
official Mother’s Day observances in her hometown of Grafton West Virginia in
1908. On May 10th of that year, families gathered at a church, which has since
been renamed the International Mother’s Day Shrine. Other Mother’s Day events
were held in Philadelphia, where Jarvis was living at that time and in several
other US cities. It was primarily from Anna Jarvis’ work that Mother’s Day
became a national holiday, as seven years later, in 1914, U.S. President
Woodrow Wilson officially proclaimed the second Sunday in May as the official
holiday.
Originally devoid of all the commercial trappings associated
with it today, Jarvis’conception of Mother’s Day included spending time with one’s mother and personally expressing gratitude for all that she did. “It wasn't to celebrate all mothers. It was to celebrate the best mother you've
ever known ― your mother ― as a son or a daughter,” states West Virginia
Wesleyan College graduate Katharine Antolini, who authored “Memorializing
Motherhood: Anna Jarvis and the Defense of Her Mother’s Day” as her Ph.D.
dissertation. That's why Jarvis stressed the singular “Mother's Day,” rather
than the plural “Mothers’ Day,” Antolini explains. However, the increasing
commercialization of the holiday eventually led Jarvis to perceive her initial
success as a failure.
“Anna Jarvis's idea of an intimate Mother's Day quickly
became a commercial gold mine centering on the buying and giving of flowers,
candies, and greeting cards ― a development that deeply disturbed Jarvis,”
according to the “National Geographic” article. “She set about dedicating
herself and her sizable inheritance to returning Mother's Day to its reverent
roots. Jarvis incorporated herself as
the Mother's Day International Association and tried to retain some control of
the holiday. She organized boycotts,
threatened lawsuits, and even attacked First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt for using
Mother's Day to raise funds for charities … Jarvis's fervent attempts to reform
Mother's Day continued until at least the early 1940s. In 1948 she died at 84 in Philadelphia's
Marshall Square Sanitarium.
“‘This woman, who died penniless in a sanitarium in a state
of dementia, was a woman who could have profited from Mother's Day if she
wanted to,”Antolini says. ‘But she railed against those who did, and it cost
her everything, financially and physically.’”
Today, Mother's Day, like many other contemporary holidays,
comes gift wrapped in overt consumerism.
According to the National Retail Federation, Americans will spend an
average of $162.94 on their mothers this year, down from a survey high of
$168.94 last year. Total spending is
expected to reach nearly $20 billion. The National Restaurant Association
states Mother’s Day is the most popular holiday for dining out. Furthermore, more phone calls are made on
Mother’s Day than on any other day of the year. These holiday chats with mom
can cause the phone to traffic to spike as much as 37%.
We can, of course, argue the points regarding how Mother's
Day has become so commercialized. Of
course, the same can be said of many other religious and non-religious
holidays. But the commercial element embracing
mommy dearest is here to stay. Retailers stay in business to make a profit,
while we have that not-so-gentle nudge to do something nice for someone we
love.
In recent years, adult children have started to take a look
at where they spend their money in expressing their love and appreciation for their mothers (and nowadays, mother’s in law, grandmothers, aunts, etc.). In some cases, help in purchasing a home, help in purchasing a condo or renting an apartment in a retirement community, or perhaps something even more personal. For example, the Walk-in Bathtub has become a product of need among seniors. Many have seen commercials about them on TV,
Internet and in print, and maybe even received information by mail. The Walk-in Tub is something many seniors
need, which may not be affordable, especially for someone living on a fixed
retirement income. Companies such as Tub King, Inc. have always strived to make
these tubs affordable for seniors.
Unlike some companies that try to bilk would-be buyers out
of their hard-earned money to buy a Walk-in tub, (read our previous blog, “Is the
Walk-in Tub a Scam?”) since its inception 14 years ago, Tub King has always
done its very best to keep both the purchasing and installation fees on its
various models as affordable as possible. My brother, Kerry (now retired from Tub King)
and I have an elderly mother, so we empathize with those who want to ensure
that their parents are safe and comfortable, particularly in the bathroom,
which statistically is the most dangerous room in the house for the elderly.
This unique, high-tech but easy-to-operate bathtubs offer
the opportunity for independent bathing, safety from falling when getting in
and out of the bathtub due to its low threshold, hydrotherapy options for
various pains and ailments that are associated with aging, and importantly,
peace of mind for users and their children.
They’re a great way to tell your mom “I love you” on Mother's Day.
Another product that mothers of adult children are
gravitating towards these days are Tub King’s new Safety Suite Showers. There
are two main designs ― a low threshold and a zero threshold ― and each comes
with a variety of options such as the drain orientation (left, center, right),
the type of in-shower seat, the type/color of tile, etc. There are also safety-designed accessories that are fitted with built-in grab bars such as towel racks, paper roll stands, shelves, etc.
In this article, I discussed the origins and history of
Mother’s Day, heralding back to ancient Greece and Rome. I also talked about
two of its main proponents in the U.S., Julia Ward Howe and Anna Reeves Jarvis.
The article goes on to discuss two very popular bathroom products for mothers
(and dads, too), Tub King’s Walk-in Tub and Safety Suite Showers.
Tub King Customer Testimonial for Walk-in Tub
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this blog. Thanks again for visiting with us.
If you’d like to receive a FREE Walk-in Tub Buyers’ Guide,
fill out the form below.
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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’s been my pleasure sharing this
information with you.
Alan Knight has many years of experience in the
antique and senior bathtub industries. His companies not only provide superior
products, they are also multi-award winners, receiving the “Best of
Jacksonville Chamber Award” four years running. If you’d like to contact Tub
King, call (800) 409-3375 or (800) 843-4231; or send an email to Alan@tubking.com.
It was 1867 in a small mining town called Denver, Colorado. With
signs of winter fast approaching, the sun set at 4:30 p.m.and didn’t rise again
for nearly 15 hours. With the thought of the long, cold hours that lay ahead, there
was only one thing on the miners' minds -- whiskey! The hard-drinking miners knew
they didn’t have enough liquid gold to make it through the winter, and this
made them grow restless.
Determined not to face the harsh mountain weather without
it, they hired a group of Irish Teamsters to transport 40 wagon loads
of whiskey through the Colorado plains. To ensure its safe arrival, the US
Cavalry was commissioned to escort the load.
However, when a crusading group of women from the Temperance movement
learned of the shipment, they were furious. They formulated a plan to intercept
and destroy the "evil cargo" on its way to Denver. Dressed in their finest
Victorian gowns, they packed up their wagons and headed west for the 185-mile
journey, singing as they went.
Image courtesy of fotolauncho.com
Knowing it would take at least a month of hard travel through
dangerous territory, these ladies of refinement turned their wagons into little
mobile homes. They packed every luxury their prairie schooners could hold.
There were tables, chairs, linens and silverware, colorful rugs and lamps, even
pianos and several bathtubs.
The Temperance ladies were committed to their cause. But
they drew the line when it came to traveling without their washtubs. And these were no ordinary tubs. We aren’t just talking galvanized buckets. These
traveling tubs were Victorian furniture, replete with intricately decorated modesty
covers. All these ladies had to do was
slip into the tub while another one poured hot water through an opening at
their feet.
Image courtesy of movpins.com
Meanwhile, several other groups became aware of the shipment and decided they, too, wanted a bit of the joy juice. Local Native Americans who were interested in easing the pain of an
approaching winter sought to intercept the shipment. To make matters worse, the Irish Teamsters began to grumble and soon decided to strike. Receiving word their precious
cargo was in peril, the miners created a posse that headed eastward, ostensibly to
recover their wayward shipment. With so many opposing parties looking to get
their hands on the whiskey, the wagon train came to a halt … in the middle of
nowhere. Inevitably, the women caught up with the whiskey wagon train as it made its way west, and demanded demolition of the alcoholic "mountain dew." (BTW: To learn the fate of the whiskey wagon train, you’ll need to rent the movie, "Hallelujah Trail," made in 1965 starring Burt Lancaster and Lee Remick.)
But in 1867, it wasn’t only women that enjoyed the luxury of bathing on the trail. It's reported that the Bathtubs that existed during the antebellum period before
indoor plumbing came into vogue were large but relatively light containers. They were usually hidden away and only pulled out when needed, perfect for on-the-road washing.
The typical mid-19th century bathtub was a product of the tinsmith's craft,
commonly made from a shell of sheet copper, or zinc. The use of copper
continued into the mid-1900s as a liner for wood-enclosed tubs. Commanders and officers of the US Cavalry also enjoyed some downtime relaxing in traveling tubs.
More commonly, tubs back then were
steel-cased. By 1867, tub manufacturers started using cast iron, which had been
used for several years for making sinks and toilets. The problem with metal was
corrosion. Copper and zinc discolored readily around water and soap, and the
seams of sheet metal were hard to keep clean. Iron and steel, of course, rusted
eventually, even under the most meticulous coat of paint. Bathtubs made of lead were only found in more
progressive homes equipped with early water-heating devices. As running water
became more common in the latter 19th century, bathtubs became more prevalent
and less portable.
Birth of the Modern Bathtub
Photo Credit: brettcogburn.com
While some members of the US
Calvary and the Temperance ladies were enjoying their high society tubs, the
miners most often bathed in horse troughs, if at all. Bathing wasn’t considered
a necessity by these hard-working men. In fact, personal hygiene was considered
something of a nuisance. Over time, as bathing became
more fashionable, more tub manufacturers entered the market and began improving
designs. Out with the horse trough and in with cast iron bathtubs with porcelain interiors on "Clawfoot"
pedestals. These tubs rose to popularity in the 19th century and remain so today.
To combat the corrosion problem, tub makers began successfully marketing porcelain-enameled, cast iron bathtubs, a process that remains broadly the same to this day. Some modern bathtubs are made of acrylic or fiberglass; occasionally, waterproof finished wood. In addition to the advanced materials used in making today’s modern bathtubs, many new and innovative bathtub designs have entered the market.
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One such design is the Walk-in tub that is perfect for seniors. These bathtubs provide a great safety advantage to handicapped persons or those with limited mobility. Not only are these tubs highly functional, there is also a range of hydrotherapeutic options available. Walk-in tubs are perfect for everyday bathing
needs, but importantly, they also provide personal safety and independence wrapped in
therapeutic luxury.
Tub King's cast iron/porcelain Clawfoot and Pedestal tubs as well as our therapeutic Walk-in Our tubs are made to fit in your bathroom. Or, if you want one
for your covered wagon, we can hitch you up with that, too.
In this article, I first gave a brief historical account of the development bathtubs. I highlighted a story made famous by the motion picture, "Hallelujiah Trail," about a skirmish between whisky-thirsty miners and Temperance-minded women of the Old West. It then goes on to talk about elegant cast iron/porcelian Clawfoot and Pedestal tubs as well as safety-minded Walk-in tubs.
If you found this article useful, please share it with your family, friends and co-workers. If you have a comment related to this article, leave it in the Comment section of this blog. Thanks again for visiting with us.
Tub King Customer Walk-in Tub Testimonial
If you’d like to receive a FREE Clawfoot Tub Buyers’ Guide, fill out the form below.
If you’d like to receive a FREE Walk-in Tub Buyers’ Guide, fill out the form below.
Have a question? Feel free to contact me at the number or email listed at the end of this article and my brother, Alan, who heads up Tub King, will personally get back to you. It’s been my pleasure sharing this information with you.
Alan Knight has many years of experience in the antique and senior bathtub industries. His companies not only provide superior products, they are also multi-award winners, receiving the “Best of Jacksonville Chamber Award” four years running. If you’d like to contact Tub King, call (800) 409-3375 or (800) 843-4231; or send an email to Alan@tubking.com.
