Stop worrying about slips and tumbles with new accessible bathroom fixtures, that make showering and bathing considerably easier and safer for elderly individuals.

Question 1

1) Will a tub like this look bad for my homeowner’s insurance in Nevada?

Many upgraded homeowner's insurance policies protect against flooding from your pipes and appliances. Check with your Reno homeowner's insurance to be sure it will cover you against this sort of damage. You might need a house adjustment license from the Reno, NV building department to set up a bath, especially if walls need to be removed to match your bathroom plans. Above all, you did not get one AND and in case you needed a permit your home suffers from damage from the installed walkin bath, your homeowner's insurance may not cover your losses. If you're planning on ever selling your Reno dwelling, there are plenty of buyer beware messages out there which will steer potential buyers from your home since it does influence homeowner's insurance, if there have been any developments without licenses. Buyers see their homeowners insurance and the permits as protections on their investments in dwellings.

Question 2

2) What are some of the benefits of getting one?

The main benefit is the fact that it facilitates your head if you have mobility issues, because depending on your own circumstance, you have trouble getting into the bath with no low step threshold or can slip on a regular bathtub. By making bathing simpler, the plan of a walk-in tub can also make it a lot more suitable for folks who you depend on in your life and help you live more independently. Sliding shower doors can present a risk to elders or those with mobility problems along with the door for a walk in bath is conveniently made for ease of use. Aside from the benefits of availability and security, living independently in Reno is a real problem for people experiencing mobility problems. Other benefits include improved comfort given all the features which are offered to you. It alleviates the distress associated with ailments that are common.

Question 3

3) How do walk in bathtubs work?

When you go into the walk in bathtub, by pulling the handle toward you, you close the doorway and seal it. Make sure the handle is locked so as to avoid any water decline. There are several types of handles determined by the model you choose to buy. Make certain it is a handle that you can certainly work. Then, the floor drain shut and ensure that the anti-scald device has been preset before using the bath. Your bath is prepared, once the bathtub fills to the desired depth. Manufacturers might also recommend a maximum time of use. After you've finished your bath, remove the drain determined by the kind of drain or turn the overflow knob you must empty the water. Pull on the tub leave and handle the tub.

Question 4

4) How much is it for a cheaper walk-in bathtub?

A more affordable fundamental version of the walk in bathtub can really cost between $1,7000 and $3,000 in [

Question 5

5) Will AARP cover the cost of equipment and installation?

AARP isn't a supplier of insurance, but contracts with insurers to make coverage available to AARP members. AARP does not make health plan recommendations for individuals and doesn't cover the expense of walk in bathtubs or some well-being needs. AARP does provide coverage like other health plans and Medicare Supplement Insurance and accessibility to health care tools to members as a resource, but third parties provide member benefits. Check with the plans that are recorded under AARP's membership services in Nevada.

Question 6

6) Will AETNA cover the cost of equipment and installation in Nevada?

Aetna does not insure walk-in tubs under their traditional plans in Nevada. Aetna does not insure walk in bathtubs under their HMO and health network plans either. They normally follow Medicare's standards for durable medical equipment (DME) items used in the toilet. In the event the member is bed- room or confined - confined some DMEs are considered medically necessary, as opposed to a convenience. DMEs are considered medically necessary if it is vital for daily tasks and is primarily medical in nature. Since bathing is considered a daily living activity and considered vital, bathroom items that are considered medically necessary if a member is not able to bathe or shower without being seated or incapable to transfer to and from a bathtub are listed by Aetna.

Question 7

7) How do walk-in tubs drain?

Some systems apply a gravitation just drainage system, while other manufacturers offer power assisted drainage systems. Normally, the drainage system in a walk-in bathtub is attached to the normal bath drain, which is threaded into a flat pipe called a waste shoe. The shoe is sealed under its flange with putty or a foam washer. Since a bather cannot leave the bath until all the water is drained, the huge difference is the fact that since sitting there waiting for the water to drain can leave a bather feeling cooled, manufacturers have tried to decrease the waiting time. Some features may cost you more, therefore it's almost always a good idea to ask. Eventually, get to be aware of the difference between frameless tubs and framed baths since because they don't alter the drain height of your existing tub frameless baths often drain quicker than framed tubs. Framed tubs are built on a steel framework as well as the base of the bathtub is hung off the floor. Frameless baths are designed with an extra-strength form that does not require a steel frame and the underside of the bathtub is not hung in the air.

Question 8

8) Do these tubs drain normally?

Yes. Sometimes, however, it is crucial to change the plumbing depending on the place of the drains. Installers may need to put in a fitting to the existing wastewater pipe for a walk in bathtub. Existing plumbing may allow for slower drain times or quicker drain times.

Question 9

9) Why are these tubs so much more expensive than normal tubs?

Largely you're paying for a list of safety features that are unavailable on a regular tub. These safety features are built into walk in baths for individuals with limited mobility to lower the chance of falling down. A crucial feature of walk in tubs is that there is a low step threshold to permit a user to readily enter into the tub unconcerned regarding the normal high wall of a normal bathtub. The walk in bathtubs also typically contain enhanced drain options, jet therapy, and a cleaning function. Moreover, among the reasons why the cost varies among the walk-in baths is that the tubs are custom made depending on a person's needs rather than factory copied, so you can find a bathtub that is especially made for somebody who desires wheelchair access, a tub that fits a bigger person, or a soaker tub with jets.

Question 10

10) Is there a way to get Jacuzzi jets in my tub?

Yes. Be careful of the amount of water and also atmosphere that comes out of the jets to ensure it is the appropriate amount that will soothe your sore muscles and pains with a massage sensation. Jets may be positioned to target specific areas to provide for the greatest effects. Many Reno customers enjoy the therapeutic effect of having jets installed inside their walk-in tub for an extensive range of medical conditions that gain from the easiness that is added.

Question 11

11) How do I know these tubs will fully seal and not leak out all over the floor?

Initial testing and appropriate setup should give you a leakproof experience, however there are incidents where they experienced outflows, that customers report. Under appropriate circumstances, the door seal should compress making it totally leak proof. Some units include another drain under the entrance door to help prevent leaks in the event the door does leak. If this feature is included ask. Because it covers the seal and the door in the instance of a flow, we highly advise that you get a lifetime warranty. In addition, it's vital that you take great care of the walk in bathtub door when the tub is not in use to prevent early failure of the seal. Wiping door jamb and the door seal down after each use can maintain the integrity of the water seal. Follow the care as well as maintenance instructions.

Question 12

12) Can the shower be used still with a walk-in bathtub?

Yes. There are walk in tub installations that provide you with a big standing area for standup showers. You can either shower standing up or sitting down. Ensure you get the appropriate dimensions for the walk in tub so that you do not feel cramped during a stand up shower. Also, in case you intend to maintain your standing shower since if your faucet is not right against a wall, it's a lot more difficult to tap into your existing shower, another thing to keep in mind is to ask about the faucet place.

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