At Home For Years to Come Stylish & Functional Renovations For “Aging In Place”

ADA-Compliant

Fixtures: Not Just for Seniors

While ADA-compliant features (those that meet the standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act) are designed for people with disabilities in mind, they are gaining popularity among adults of all ages, from new parents to the elderly.

Tubs and shower stalls that are easier to get in and out of, for example, are becoming popular among parents with small children.

Pregnant women and people recovering from sports injuries are finding that ADA-compliant fixtures are easier to use as well.

Aging in Place

Members of the Baby Boomer generation (those born between 1946 and 1964) overwhelmingly want to “age in place”– that is, remain in their homes for as long as possible as they grow older.

A 2009 AARP survey revealed that 85% of seniors over the age

of 65 would prefer to remain in their homes as they age rather

than living at an assisted living facility or nursing home.

Home renovations that make activities of daily living easier, such as cooking and bathing, make living at home longer possible.

The Most Important

Rooms in Any Home

Real estate experts agree that kitchen and bathroom renovations should be at the top of any homeowner’s lists.

That’s because people tend to spend much of their waking time at home in these rooms.

Renovating your kitchen and bathroom(s) to make them more accessible for people of all physical abilities makes these spaces safer and more inviting.

Bathroom

Renovations

Around 13% of falls happen in the bathroom, according to the Fall Prevention Center of Excellence.

Features that can help prevent falls in the bathroom include:

• Bright overhead lights that maximize visibility

• At least one night light

• Grab bars around the toilet and in the shower/tub

• Non-slip rubber mat inside the shower/tub

• Non-skid rugs or carpeting around the sink and shower/tub

Easy-Access Shower Stalls

AccessaBath stalls by American Bath Enterprises, Inc. are bright, spacious, and easy to get in and out of. They reduce the chances of slips and falls for people of all ages and physical abilities.

Wheelchair accessible Low threshold

Kitchen Renovations

Easy access to sinks, cabinets

and appliances is important for

those with physical limitations.

Renovations that can make being in the kitchen easier for these individuals include:

• Varying counter and range top heights for those with disabilities, and for taller adults and smaller children

• Installing a shallow sink that allows a person to sit or stand while working

• Mounting new or lowering existing wall cabinets closer to countertops, and installing pull-out cutting boards

• Widening kitchen doorways and walkways

Renovations That Are Stylish,

Not Sterile

You don’t have to sacrifice style for function–ADA-compliant renovations can be both aesthetically pleasing and practical.

New cabinetry, granite countertops, new fixtures, faucets and flooring, and ample soft lighting are all features that can significantly improve the look of your home without reducing your mobility.

Your contractor will work with you to design a pleasing look and feel that maximizes your independence and comfort at home.

About

American Bath Enterprises, Inc.

American Bath Enterprises, Inc. is a family owned business founded in 1993. Our commitment to our customers has always been to make the installation of new units and the renovation of existing bathtub and shower wall enclosures easy and affordable.

Our popular AmeriWall™ acrylic wall enclosures are known for their ease of installation. Maintenance is minimal, as the walls will not crack or yellow, and there is no grout to cause mildew.

American Bath Enterprises, Inc. is committed to continued innovation in order to provide our customers

with a value priced high quality product and excellent customer service.

We ship throughout the United States and Canada, and we provide

installation services in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Visit americanbathind.com for a complete product listing,

or call us toll free at 888-228-4925.