When it comes to accidents in the home, your bathroom is statistically the most dangerous place in your house. With 70 percent of home injuries taking place in the bathroom, it’s important to invest in the right bathroom safety accessories — especially if you’re planning to age in place. There are a variety of options …
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American Standard has protected the health of our nation for more than 150 years. As the situation around COVID-19 continues to evolve, your health and safety are our highest priorities. Your Health and Safety American Standard takes great pride in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene, especially when we enter our customers’ homes. …
Upgrading your bathroom doesn’t have to include an extensive remodel (although, that’s one way to make your bathroom safer and more luxurious). But these bathroom accessory ideas are affordable, simple, and will make a big difference for your level of comfort and safety. Upgrade your bathroom today with a few simple accessories! 7 Bathroom Accessories …
Contents What Is A Walk In Tub? Features to Consider Pros & Cons of Walk In Tubs Who Are Walk In Tubs For? Health Benefits How Much Does A Walk In Tub Cost? Installation Process Frequently Asked Questions Don’t have time to read the whole guide? Download the PDF version for later reading or to …
There’s no denying the benefits of chromotherapy (or more specifically to our tubs, chromatherapy). In this helpful infographic, you can learn more about chromotherapy, the differences between chromotherapy and chromatherapy, ways to incorporate color into your life, and the many health benefits that come from this relaxing therapy. Whether you’re planning a staycation to unwind, …
The National Safety Council stated that in 2017, 47.2 million people sought medical attention due to a preventable injury, making preventable injuries the third leading cause of death behind heart disease, cancer and chronic lower respiratory disease. Keep up to date on new ways to keep safe, whether it’s through old school methods and tools …
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According to the CDC, an estimated 234,094 nonfatal bathroom injuries were treated in the U.S in 2008, making the bathroom one of the most dangerous areas in the home. To help reduce this issue, manufacturers created the walk-in tub. Generally, there are two types of walk-in tubs – ones with inward opening doors and ones …
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We all have New Year’s Resolutions and if one of yours is to incorporate more exercise into your routine, these workouts for seniors can help! There’s no reason to make excuses in 2019 because in as little as 15 minutes, you can get moving and enjoy the many benefits of exercise. Let’s look at some …
As we age, it’s a good time to ask ourselves how we may better equip our homes to fit our changing needs. What are some ways to modify our homes so that we can safely age in place? American Standard is here to provide helpful information about this, including some of the challenges you might face, safety concerns to …
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Summertime is the season for long, fun-filled days, enjoying the beautiful weather, and getting active with family and friends. But it can also mean uncomfortably high temperatures, depending on where you live. While summer is beautiful, these soaring temperatures can also be dangerous, especially for older adults. Below you’ll find some hot weather tips to …
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May is Arthritis Awareness Month and according to the Arthritis Foundation, arthritis is the world’s most prevalent disease. For most of us, that fact is shocking. Arthritis Awareness Month is our chance to spread the message about arthritis treatment and prevention, important facts about this condition, and what you can do to help. Arthritis is …
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When you combine slippery tile or laminate flooring with running water, soap, confined spaces, and lots of dangerous corners, it should come as no surprise that nearly a quarter of a million Americans over the age of 15 visit the emergency room each year due to bathroom-related injuries. 35% of these injuries are from bath …
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