How The TubcuT™  Promotes Elderly Independence

How The TubcuT™  Promotes Elderly Independence

As people age, certain tasks become more and more difficult to handle. Personal hygiene and bathing is one of those. It’s crucial for aging individuals to have accommodations in their homes that will make some of these tasks easier. 

When homes are more accommodating to the limited range of motion and mobility of seniors, it’s easier for these individuals to retain their independence longer. TubcuT™ provides bathtub conversion for seniors to accomplish this. Let’s learn more about this service and how it can help you or a senior in your life.

What Is Tub Cutting?

Tub cutting is a special process that is used to retrofit existing tubs so that they are safer and more accessible to individuals who have mobility issues. Usually, this includes seniors, but it can also be a helpful service for any one who has challenges getting in and out of the tub or shower. 

Tub cutting is accomplished by creating a lower entry point in the front of a regular fiberglass, acrylic, or steel tub.

Is The TubcuT™ Safer?

Yes, one of the biggest benefits to TubcuT™ services of tub to shower conversion in Scranton, is that it drastically reduces the risk of falling in the bathroom. Traditional tubs are a dangerous combination of high step and slippery surface. This creates one of the leading causes of falls in older people. 

When the tub’s entry point is effectively lowered, individuals can get in and out of the shower more safely. Other safety features such as pull bars can also be installed to increase the safety even more.

Can This Promote Independence?

Yes, a TubcuT™ shower can help an aging senior maintain their independence longer. Many aging people wind up needing care assistance at the point that they can no longer manage personal care and hygiene on their own. 

This shouldn’t happen sooner than necessary. By modifying the existing tub in a home, many seniors can stay in their homes without other assistance for longer periods of time.

How is The TubcuT™  Different?

There are a lot of tub conversion services out there, but what makes TubcuT™ different? A TubcuT™ service is provided by a certified TubcuT™ installer. These professionals are trained exclusively in the TubcuT™ system which provides a safe and effective way to convert a tub. 

This service will only take about half a day to complete. This minimizes the intrusion into your home and gets your loved one a safer shower quicker. TubcuT™ can be highly customized to the needs of the individual tub.

Will It Clash With My Bathroom?

No, the TubcuT™ system is designed to work seamlessly with your current aesthetic. You’ll enjoy factor look modifications that will blend with the existing tub perfectly. You don’t want the new safety modification to clash with your home’s design and you won’t need to worry about this when you work with TubcuT™.

Does This Affect My Home’s Value?

Having a TubcuT™ installation can actually improve your home’s value. Specially modified bathrooms are hard to find in the housing market. If you ever decide to sell your home, you’ll be able to feature this as a selling point for homebuyers looking for accessible bathrooms. This works in your favor.

Is This Expensive?

Getting a bathtub conversion is an expense, but you should view this as an investment. If you or a loved one does fall in the bathroom and get injured, that will be a lot of extra expenses on your plate. You can avoid or reduce these types of risks by investing in smart tub accommodations such as TubcuT™.

If you’re looking to have your tub converted, please contact us today.