There are a lot of studies which include statistics surrounding falls in the home. Statistics don’t mean much when it happens to you or a loved one. That’s when it becomes personal. My 87-year-old mom has fallen numerous times breaking three hips (yes, she only has two hips- one was broken twice), her pelvis, a shoulder, both arms and a wrist. Each of those was a result of a separate fall. We have taken multiple measures to lower her risk of future falls since each injury has diminished her mobility. Since some of the most dangerous falls occur in the bathroom, a Rane Walk-in Tub is an important safety tool besides providing accessibility and an upscale spa-like atmosphere to your home.

One-third of the population over 65 fall each year. It is most likely much higher than that since many falls are not reported unless there is a significant injury. In fact, falls are the leading cause of death in the older generation with 9,500 deaths each year. Eighty-seven percent of all fractures in the elderly are from falls. It is estimated that 2/3 of those will fall again within 6 months. Older patients hospitalized due to falls will experience stays twice as long. One-fourth of seniors with hip fractures die within 6 months. Though many falls result in no injuries, 47% of those cannot get up without assistance. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention report 235,000 people over the age of 15 visit the Emergency Room due to falls in the bathroom.

Out of all those eye-opening statistics, it only takes one fall to injure you or your loved one and that is very personal. There are many ways to prevent falls including providing adequate lighting, making clear paths, avoiding rugs and slick floors. Rane Bathing and Accessibility is dedicated to making bathing a safer and more pleasant experience for all ages. For years, Rane has been well respected in the medical field for designing and producing safe bathing accessibility products for health institutions.

Now this family-owned business, which was a pioneer in the field of walk-in tubs, with a combined impressive 80 years in the profession have exquisite Walk-in Tubs designed for your private home. These easy-to-access lovely tubs are a perfect solution for all ages with or without mobility issues. Not only do Rane’s Walk-in Tubs prevent falls, they prevent injuries for caregivers trying to assist those with limited mobility. They encourage more independence and privacy. Rane Walk-in Tubs are a great investment to prepare for your own aging-in-place. Contact Rane Bathing and Accessibility today.

Soaking in a hot bath, like Rane’s RM3 Superior personal spa, provides health benefits for people who are unable to exercise regularly. A study (at Longsborough University) found a link between hot baths, blood sugar, and calories burned. Both, the calories burned and Type 2 diabetes were reduced when associated with taking a bath and its heat stress response.

Passive heating is a means of raising your body temperature through a method such as soaking in our Rane RM3 Superior personal spa. Passive heating raises the level of your heat shock proteins, which act as intra-cellular chaperones to other proteins and protect cells against stress. These heat shock proteins assist in moving more sugar into your skeletal muscles and improve glycemic control.

In the study, participants spent either one hour soaking in a hot bath (passive heating) or one hour cycling (active heating). While cycling did burn more calories, the hot bath still burned around 140 calories or the equivalent of a brisk 30 minute walk. Furthermore, the study found that during the subsequent meals, the blood sugar levels of the participants were lowered by 10%.

The RM3 Superior personal spa from Rane Bathing & Accessibility can provide health benefits through core body heat up for those who are unable to exercise regularly. With a swing out door for simple transfers providing safer entry and exit, it is a smart option for any individual including those with progressive mobility issues.

The RM3 Superior’s unique contoured door is designed to clear the toilet, making it perfect for smaller spaces. As an added option, bathers can melt stress, aches, and pains with the millions of heated air bubbles injected from an Air Spa or the therapeutic whirlpool system. Other features include a handheld shower wand for rinsing off after a bath and a secondary door lock for safety.

Made in the United States from premium quality materials, the RM3 Superior personal spa from Rane Bathing & Accessibility can provide wellness benefits including the burning of calories and lowering of blood sugar similar to exercise, yet in a relaxing personal environment which might include a good book.

Just another reason to enjoy a good Rane!