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Grab bars are key to bathroom safety

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A key to bathroom safety for the elderly or those with mobility issues is the proper installation of grab bars.  When installing grab bars, Miracle Method Surface Refinishing professionals use ADA guidelines and the finest anchors to assure the maximum safety the bars can provide.  We recommend the installation of at least two bars of 24” to 36” length on two sides of the tub.

We also recommend the installation of a curved shower rod and a handheld shower nozzle.  While not bathtub safety related, these two items make use of the bathtub more convenient for the mobility impaired.

If you would like to learn more about Miracle Method’s grab bar installation options, use our online locator or call 855-212-7337 to reach your nearest Miracle Method professional. You can also visit our website for more information.

My elderly mother has trouble getting in and out of the tub, how can I make it easier for her?

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The Council on Aging estimates that over 25,000 accidents occur in and around the tub area each year. As we grow older, our mobility isn’t the same as it was when we were young, and some find it difficult to get in and out of the tub. This can lead to slips, trips, and falls, which can cause serious injuries. The need for easier access to the tub becomes essential.

Miracle Method offers the Easy Step – an alternative to replacing your current tub with a walk-in tub, as the Easy Step converts the tub into a shower in just one day. The Easy Step conversion process lowers one side of the tub to make entering and exiting easier and safer, as it creates a 24 inch wide by 9 inch tall notch in the side of a tub. Instead of stepping over the side of the tub, users can step through, which reduces the risk of losing your balance and falling.

Additionally, the Easy Step from Miracle Method is a very cost effective alternative to replacing a current tub with a walk-in tub. Walk-in tubs require significant amounts of time and money to install.  Walk in tubs can cost between $5000 -$10,000, but an Easy Step can often be installed for $800 – $1200. With the Easy Step, you’ll have your new, safe bathing area in just a day.  Miracle Method can also provide a complete safety package by adding Grab Bars, non-slip treatments, and hand held shower attachments.

Another wonderful benefit of the Easy Step process is that it can easily be reversed if necessary. All we need to do is reinstall the cutout and refinish it to look like new.

If you or your loved one needs easier access to bathing, visit the Miracle Method website to learn more about the Easy Step walk-in tub. You can use our online locator or call 855-212-7337 to find a Miracle Method franchise near you.

My cultured marble vanity is from the 70’s, what can I do?

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Cultured marble is a material that is often used for bathroom vanities, sinks, shower pans and walls. Cultured marble is a blend of marble dust and polyester resin and is a material that has been used for years in bathroom fixtures like vanities. Over time, cultured marble can become scratched, chipped, stained, or just out-dated and in need of an update. Another common problem is cracking that develops around the drain in cultured marble sinks. This is referred to “thermal shock” and results from expansion and contraction after exposure to hot and cold water over time.

The good news is that these problems can be repaired and then a new finish applied to give vanities a brand new look! Cultured marble surfaces are excellent candidates for refinishing instead of replacement. Not only will you save money, but there will be no need for removal or expensive replacement, no custom fabrication, and no need to hire a plumber. Additionally, refinishing with Miracle Method extends the life of your cultured marble vanity and sinks and brings its style to the present with updated colors – and all at a fraction of the cost of removal and replacement.

Why bother with replacing when you can refinish?

If you have an UGLY cultured marble vanity, sink, or other surface, visit our website today to learn more about how the Miracle Method refinishing process can restore its life and style. You can use our online locator to find a Miracle Method franchise near you, whom you can contact for an estimate to refinish your cultured marble fixtures.

How can I make a bathroom safer?

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According to the CDC, every year one in three seniors ages 65 and older falls. These falls can lead to injuries such as hip fractures, head trauma and can even be fatal. Fortunately, these falls are largely preventable. One way to prevent falls is to make sure that your living space is equipped with the proper safety products, especially in the most dangerous room in your house–the bathroom! Miracle Method Grab Bars

There are many ways to make your bathroom a safer place. Having products like curved shower rods, hand-held shower nozzles and grab bars installed is one way to ensure your safety. Grab bars are especially important because they can allow you to feel more confident getting in and out of the shower.

Our Miracle Method professionals use ADA placement guidelines when installing these grab bars so that homeowners and caregivers can feel confident and secure in their new bathroom safety products. Miracle Method’s goal is to provide the utmost in safety so that our elderly customers can remain independent and living in their homes longer.

For more information on the installation of grab bars and other bathroom safety products, visit our website to Find a Location or call 855-212-7337 to speak to the nearest Miracle Method professional.

The Most Dangerous Room in the House…Your Bathroom!

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Did you know that slips and falls are the leading causes of injury and death for people over the age of 65?  And over 33% of these seniors fall each year!

While an accidental fall can happen anywhere, many falls happen because of slippery surfaces encountered while getting in and out of the bath.  A momentary loss of balance or mobility can lead to a life changing event. The bathroom can clearly be the most dangerous room in the house!

A University of Michigan study confirmed that nearly a third of people over the age of 60 experience difficulty maneuvering in and out of a bathtub.

What can be done to make a bathroom safer, especially for a senior who values independent living in his own home?

Fortunately, there’s an easy solution…and it’s called the Easy Step!

In less than a day, an existing conventional bathtub can be converted to a walk-in shower.  The process involves cutting down the side of a tub and inserting a special step.  When combined with the installation of grab bars, curved shower rods, hand-held shower heads, and slip-resistant surfaces, the Easy Step dramatically improves the safety and convenience of showering.

Miracle Method offers an affordable alternative that improves bathroom safety without requiring total reconstruction.  For more information, please contact Miracle Method at 1-888-444-8827 or visit our website at www.miraclemethod.com.

To learn more about falls and elderly, please visit the CDC’s website: cdc.gov/HomeandRecreationalSafety/Falls/adultfalls.html

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