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Slip-Resistant Showers and Tubs Great for Retirement Communities and Nursing Homes

August 30, 2018 By miraclemethod

Retirement communities and nursing homes have a higher chance of a resident slipping and falling while taking a shower or bath, for obvious reasons. Installing a slip-resistant shower surface can help reduce these falls, which is one reason Miracle Method offers this bathing safety advancement for these communities in particular but also all customers. We believe it is vital that people of all ages or health can enjoy the comfort of using their bathing without the risk of injuring themselves.

Here are the benefits of having your bathtub or shower pan refinished with the slip-resistant surface offered by Miracle Method:

It is chemically bonded to the shower or bathtub and this reduces the chances of them cracking/peeling
It is economical and requires less time to install (approximately 1 day) due to their simplistic nature
It won’t collect mold and mildew like bathmats, it is easy to clean and much more sanitary
It won’t collect dirt, mildew, etch completely into the tub, or crack and become unsightly like appliqués

Aged retiring communities and home care nursing facilities can benefit from Miracle Method’s installation of slip resistant surfaces because they also include the installation of handheld shower nozzles, grab bars, and curved shower rods so as to increase the safety of the users. To learn more about Miracle Method’s bathing options, visit your nearest Miracle Method showroom or our website.

Conveniently, Miracle Method can install a bonded, slip-resistant surface that will not peel in just one hour, is sanitary and easy to clean, and that even color matches the surface to your tub or shower pan. Learn more about Miracle Method’s Bathroom Safety Package today!

7 Affordable Ways to Improve Bathing Safety In Your Home

July 7, 2016 By miraclemethod

Bathing Independence – Affordable bathing safety solutions that prevent slip and fall accidents

Replacing your bathtub with a walk-in tub can be expensive, with costs ranging anywhere from $3,000 to $15,000. If you are planning to completely remodel your bathroom, consider updating your existing bathroom with these affordable safety bathing tips. Whether for yourself or a loved one, safety doesn’t have to cost an arm and leg. Her are a few affordable, safety solutions that will make bathing more enjoyable again!

Slip Resistant Surfaces

Bathtub surfaces are extremely slippery and dangerous for those with limited mobility. To reduce the risk of a slip and fall accident, consider installing a bonded slip resistant surface in just one hour to your bathtub or shower pan. Unlike regular bathmats that quickly collect mold and mildew, a slip resistant surface is more sanitary.

Make Items Accessible

Prevent accidents from happening by placing items like toiletries or towels in easy to reach locations. Difficult to reach items can easily result in injury if seniors struggle to over-extend their reach. Use baskets, towel racks, or shelves to place bathroom items in a safe, accessible location.

Use Grab Bars

To effectively help seniors safely move around the bathroom, install securely mounted grab bars to shower walls. To ensure proper placement and installation, use a professional service or contractor like Miracle Method. Contractors should use and be familiar with ADA placement guidelines for grab bar installation. A secure mount in easy-to-reach places provides immediate bathing assistance. Eliminate the risk of a serious accident while restoring your confidence within your very own home.

Install the Easy Step®

A remodeling solution is expensive, time consuming and difficult in limited space areas. However, you can reduce the danger from stepping over high sides of a bathtub with a bathtub-to-shower conversion designed by Miracle Method. The Easy Step® conversion creates a 9” deep x 24” wide step, so you can confidently enter and exit the bathtub more safely. An affordable bathing solution doesn’t have to involve extensive renovation. Choosing a company like Miracle Method will save you time and money.

Stay Seated

Standing for long periods of time can be extremely difficult for seniors, not to mention an uncomfortable, added risk of falling. To ensure loved ones have the support they need during bathing, simply place a secure bench or chair in the shower. Staying seated during bathing increases stability and balance so you can enjoy bathing again.

Use a Hand-Held Shower Head

One of the most essential bathing safety accessories is a removable shower nozzle, perfect to use while seated. The functionality ranges from adjustable water pressure to an extended reach, allowing for a stress-free bathing experience. A simple trick to ensure successful independent bathing.

Leave the Lights on

Seniors, who are more likely to get up in the middle of the night will need proper lighting. An easy way to create essential lighting is to leave the bathroom light on at night or use nightlights in the hallway and the bathroom. Adequate lighting makes a huge difference in bathing safety.

If you desire to stay in your home longer but want to do so safely, consider one of Miracle Method’s Bathing Safety Solutions Packages designed to fit your needs and budget. Contact your local Miracle Method at 855-212-7337 for more bathing safety information or simply click here.

Visit Us at the ALFA 2014 Conference & Expo

May 20, 2014 By miraclemethod

Come see us at the ALFA Conference & Expo—whether you’re a senior living executive overseeing multiple communities, an owner-operator managing your own senior living community, or an entrepreneur looking for

the right franchise opportunity. We’ll be at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, AZ, on May 20 & 21, 2014.

What’s ALFA? The Assisted Living Federation of America—the largest national association dedicated exclusively to professionally-managed, resident-centered senior living communities and the seniors and families they serve.

We’re showcasing our fast, affordable, durable alternatives to traditional remodeling:

Bathtub, countertop, vanity and tile refinishing that permanently seals grout to make surfaces germ free and easy to maintain
Our unique Easy Step tub-to-shower conversion, improving the safety of bathing

We’ve worked with a number of nationwide and independent senior living residences. Our process returns facilities to service the next day, while saving up to 75% of replacement costs.

With offices across the US and in Canada, we can quickly and provide services to senior living communities regardless of size or location.

Senior living owners and facility managers looking for more information about Miracle Method Surface Refinishing should call 855-212-7337 or visit

http://www.miraclemethod.com/commercial/industries_seniorliving_refinishing/

To learn more about Miracle Method and its surface refinishing franchise opportunity, visit www.miraclemethod.com/franchise, or call John Tubiolo at 877-434-5096 for franchise information.

Easy Step™ Saves Hospital Time and Money

August 14, 2013 By miraclemethod

Concerned about the safety of their patients, Baptist Memorial Hospital of Memphis, TN was considering a multi-million dollar, five-year renovation to remove bathtubs from patient rooms and replace them with showers.

Miracle Method, the nation’s premier surface refinishing company, offered a more affordable and much faster solution; the Easy Step™ tub to shower conversion. By creating a 24” wide x 9” tall opening in existing bathtubs, the Easy Step conversion allows patients to step safely through the side of the tub instead of having to step over the side.

Using Miracle Method’s innovative Easy Step™ tub to shower conversion, Baptist Memorial saved millions by avoiding costly demolition and replacement of the bathtubs and reduced the project timeline by two years.

Easy Step™ is part of a bathroom safety package offered by Miracle Method to commercial and residential customers. Along with the Easy Step™, the company installs the highest quality safety grab bars, curved shower rods, hand-held shower nozzles and slip resistant surfaces for tub and shower bottoms.

Whether it’s for a hospital, nursing home or a homeowner, Miracle Method has a bathroom safety solution. For more information about Easy Step and other bathroom safety products, visit our Easy Step page online or call 855-212-7337 to reach the nearest Miracle Method location.

The Easy Step® maintains mom’s independence and your peace of mind

February 19, 2013 By miraclemethod

Your mom is in her eighties now, and although she’s been a very active person all of her life, when you visited her over the holidays, you noticed she isn’t moving around as well as she once did and since she lives on her own, you naturally worry about her. You’re especially concerned with how safely she will be able to get in and out of the bathtub now, so you chat with your sister and decide it’s time to do something to prevent an accident.

There’s simply not enough money in anyone’s budget to completely remodel mom’s only bathroom, so you start looking at the process of converting her tub into a shower. Your internet search leads you to Miracle Method’s option – the Easy Step®. The Easy Step® product will convert her bathtub into a shower in just one day for a fraction of the cost of a walk-in tub. To install an Easy Step, Miracle Method technicians will cut a 24-inch wide by 9-inch tall notch in the side of the tub, allowing the person to step through, rather than over, the side of the tub. Stepping through significantly reduces the risk of one losing their balance and falling, making bathing easier and safer.

Best of all, the Easy Step® is available in two options, the traditional Easy Step® and the Easy Step® with a door – perfect for home with residents of varying mobility ranges.

If you keep the cut out tub piece, Miracle Method can re-install it to look like new should you decide to sell the house or want to return to a conventional bathtub.

Additionally, you can choose for Miracle Method to install the Easy Step® Bathroom Safety Package, which includes the tub to shower conversion, as well as ADA approved safety grab bars and a slip resistant surface. Other options that can be added to this package include a curved shower rod, a hand-held shower rod, and a tub chair.

With the Easy Step®, your mom can maintain her independence, and you’ll feel more confident about her safety and well-being.

Visit the Miracle Method website to learn more about the Easy Step® tub to shower conversion, or contact a franchise near you by calling 855-212-7337.