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Welcome to Independent Home
With over 10 years of experience focused exclusively on
Walk-in Bathtubs, Independent Home is the leading
manufacturer in this explosive market. We provide an in-
depth knowledge base, superior product selection and the
best partner support in the industry. As the need for these
products continues to grow, we will maintain our position by
helping to shape the future of walk-in bathing. Our research
and development team is at the forefront of this market, and
are passionate about maintaining our best-of-breed Walk-in
Bathtubs. Our Walks-in Bathtubs are manufactured with the
highest quality materials and craftsmanship, and come with
lifetime warranty.
With our Walk-in Bathtubs there is no need to worry about a
slip while taking a shower. With our Walk-in Bathtubs there
is also no need to worry about stepping up and over the high
rim of a traditional bathtub. Our Walk-in Bathtubs feature a
permanent ADA compliant contoured seat for safety and
comfort. Our Walk-in Bathtubs benefit the lives of millions
of people and allow for independence and safety in the home.
We are here to help those in need, and have many unique ways
to partner with you and your company. We are always
interested in hearing about new ideas and strategies to
improve the quality and usability of our Walk-in Bathtubs.
Thank you for visiting our website. We look forward to
hearing from you.
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Mission
Our purpose at Independent Home is to help people bathe safely, confidently and most importantly; independently. We are dedicated to alleviating the stress and heartache associated with mobility complications.
Specializing in cost-effective, safe and practical walk-in bathing solutions, Independent Home is your ultimate source for all things Walk-in bathtubs. Our tubs are made from the highest quality materials and are manufactured in the U.S.A. and the U.K. In addition to the tremendous health benefits and piece of mind, the therapeutic features of our Walk-in bathtubs make bathing more relaxing and more enjoyable than ever before. As the baby-boomer generation begins to age, walk-in bathing is becoming an absolute necessity and no longer a luxury.
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Hydrotherapeutic Benefits
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There are three key factors
at work in a whirlpool spa:
heat, buoyancy and massage.
Together, they create a
relaxing, soothing
experience that can’t be
replicated anywhere else.
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Immersion in hot water
raises the body temperature
and causes the blood vessels
to dilate, increasing
circulation. The buoyancy of
the water reduces body
weight by approximately 90%,
which relieves pressure on
joints and muscles and
creates the relaxing
sensation of weightlessness. |
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The massaging action of a
spa is created by sending a
mixture of warm water and
air through the many spa
jets. The heat and massaging
action of the water work
together to help improve
circulation, relieve muscle
tension and stiffness,
release trigger points,
increase motion range,
release pressure on the
nerves and overall promotes
general relaxations. This
supercharged stream of water
loosens tight muscles and
stimulates the release of
endorphins, the body's
natural painkillers. |
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Arthritis
Benefits
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Over 70 million people have
some form of arthritis.
Although there are over 100
different kinds of
arthritis, most are
characterized by
inflammation of the joints,
which causes swelling, pain
and stiffness, often
resulting in loss of joint
movement or function.
For many, although by no
means everyone, arthritis
seems to be an inevitable
part of the aging process,
and there are no signs of
real cures in the immediate
future. On the positive
side, advances in both
conventional medical
treatment and alternative
therapies like our walk-in
tubs with spa jets make
living with arthritis more
bearable.
Many people affected by
arthritis seek relief by
soaking in the warm,
soothing waters of a spa. A
walk-in tub spa can provide
the warmth, massage and
buoyancy needed to both
relax and exercise joints
and muscles in the
convenience and comfort of
your own backyard. Relaxed
muscles create an overall
feeling of rejuvenation
which can then make it
easier to perform exercises
and carry out daily tasks. |
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Diabetes
Benefits
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For the more than 16 million
people who have diabetes,
help may be as close as the
nearest Walk-in Bathtub. A
study by a Colorado
researcher published in the
New England Journal of
Medicine brings to light the
benefits of hot tub therapy
to the surface and sheds new
light on the advantages of
spa therapy. According to
the study, soaking in a hot
tub can be beneficial for
people who are affected with
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. |
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With this type of diabetes, people
can often control their condition
with regular exercise and a healthy
diet. Unfortunately, many diabetics
are physically unable to endure
rigorous activity and maintain a
steady weight. In a recent study
conducted by Dr. Philip Hooper at
the McKee Medical Center in
Colorado, eight people with Type 2
Diabetes were placed in a hot tub
for 30 minutes a day for three
consecutive weeks. The results
indicated that patients reported a
13% reduction in blood sugar levels,
improved sleep and an increase in
their overall sense of well-being. |
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Sleep Benefits
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Sure, Whirlpool jets help ease
muscle and joint pain. But were you
aware they could help you get a good
night's sleep as well? According to
a poll by the National Sleep
Foundation, approximately 132
million people suffer from sleep
disorders including mild to chronic
insomnia, pauses in breathing and
snoring. The poll found that 48% of
women and 38% of men suffer from
insomnia more than one night a week.
This number is on the rise as
evidenced by the growing number of
sleep disorder centers across the
nation (approximately 3,000 in the
U.S. today). According to a sleep
therapy center in Louisville, KY,
insomnia is the second most
prevalent reason people go to the
doctor (after pain). |
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Sleep researchers believe
that many cases of insomnia
can be traced to hectic,
stressful lifestyles lived
by basically healthy and
elderly people. The results
of sleep deprivation are
varied and may cause
battered nerves, grogginess,
and lapses in memory,
depression, and erratic mood
swings. |
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So how can you help your body enter
a deep sleep? According to a recent
study in the scientific journal, a
drop in body temperature can help to
ease your body into a deeper, more
relaxing sleep.
Therefore it is suggested that you
soak in your walk-In tub
approximately 90 minutes before
bedtime. This causes the body's
internal thermostat to pull your
temperature down, enabling sleep to
set in with more ease. An ideal way
to achieve this is to take a
15-minute soak in a whirlpool walk
in bathtub. |
The beauty of a spa-induced
sleep is that it is a
natural remedy, unlike
alternative sleeping aids
such as prescription drugs,
over-the-counter remedies
and alcohol-all of which can
make you feel groggy and
have other adverse side
effects.
Whether it's to unwind from
the complexities of everyday
life or to rejuvenate sore
muscles and joints, the
hydro whirlpool massage will
make you feel like a new
person. |
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Prevent slips &
falls
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Each year, more than 11 million
senior citizens fall— that is one
out of every three people older than
65 years of age. Treatment of the
injuries and complications
associated with falls costs the U.S.
more than $20.2 billion annually. |
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What Are the Medical Risk
Factors for a fall?
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Impaired musculoskeletal
function, gait
abnormality,
osteoporosis.
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Cardiac arrhythmias
(irregular heartbeat),
blood pressure
fluctuation.
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Depression, Alzheimer's
disease and senility.
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Arthritis, hip weakness
or imbalance.
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Neurological conditions,
stroke, Parkinson's
disease, multiple
sclerosis.
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Urinary and bladder
dysfunction.
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Vision or hearing loss.
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Cancer that affects
bones.
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Safety Facts
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Falls in the home can cause fatal
injuries. Falls are the leading
cause of accidental death for the
elderly. They account for about half
of all accidental deaths in the
home.
According to the Center for Disease
Control and Prevention:
- One in 3 adults 65 and older
fall each year in the United
States.
- Every 18 seconds, an older
adult is treated for a fall, and
every 35 minutes someone in the
United States dies as a result
of his or her injuries.
- More than 90% of hip
fractures among adult’s ages 65
and older are caused by falls.
- Older adults are
hospitalized for fall-related
injuries five times more often
than they are for injuries from
other causes
- Falls are often due to
hazards that are easy to
overlook but easy to fix.
The Consequences
-Of those who fall, 20% to 30%
suffer moderate to severe injuries
that make it hard to live
independently.
-Falls can increase the chances of
early death.
-A fear of falling can limit
activity, which can decrease muscle
strength and flexibility and
increase the chances of another
fall. |
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