Did You Know About Bathroom Safety?

Did you know the most dangerous activities for any age are bathing, showering and exiting the shower or tub?

Recent studies have shown that for people aged 65 and older, falls account for approximately 60% of all injury-related emergency department visits and over 50% of injury-related deaths annually. Grab bars, shower benches, walk-in showers help improve bathroom safety.

Did you know one broken bone can change your life story?

A broken hip often is the precursor to moving to a care facility long before you are ready to leave your home.

Did you know the worst case scenario for seniors after a broken hip?

More than losing your independence, there is a 25 percent likelihood of dying within a half-year to a year after experiencing a broken hip.

Did you know Bath Access offers free home quotes for your bathtub cut out needs to improve bathroom safety throughout the Greater Toronto area?

The cost effective options available with BathAccess Ontario can make your bathroom safer without the mess, high costs, and long drawn-out inconvenience of renovations.

More Info: Walk In Bathtub FAQs

Do you need help convincing your parents that bathroom safety is worth the investment of a bathtub cutout?

Protect your parents with a bathtub cut out from Bath Access to increase bathroom safety! They are more vulnerable than men followed by the need for extended health-care or senior assisted living. Dr. Victoria Tang on WebMD said, “less than half recover to their previous function after a hip fracture”. Sadly even more catastrophic, broken hips significantly increase the risk of mortality.

Did you know a bathroom fall can lead to severe consequences far more than a visit to the emergency room?

A study from Belgium compared patients suffering hip fractures and estimated 24 percent, within a year of their accident, experienced a loss of independence in their daily living routines. This loss was directly related to their broken hip.