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I have a neighbor who is doing her very best to stay active and independent as she becomes older. She is now 85 and still living on her own…although I sense that she is quite apprehensive about something happening that will take away her independence. I don’t blame her. One small accident could begin a spiral of interventions that might be the end of her independent lifestyle.

I watch her being so careful in her daily activities and I pray that she is able to stay living on her own in her little house. From what I have read, she is not unusual. Fear of falling and then losing their independence is a very common fear in the elderly population.

Here are some facts that illustrate why this is a very valid concern.

• 1 of every 3 adults over the age of 65 will experience a fall every year. Half will fall more than once

• A senior citizen falls every 21 seconds

• 87% of all fractures in seniors are caused by falls

• More than half of all falls happen at home

• Falls in the bathroom and stairs are responsible for most injuries

• 20% of deaths following an injury can be traced back to a fall

• 60% of falls that lead to death occur at home

Obviously, by looking at these statistics we can see that it’s important to make your environment as safe as possible. One product that can make a big difference is a walk in bathtub. These tubs are special because they fill faster and empty faster than others in the market.

Go take a look at their website. They have some great testimonials from happy customers on their “Stories” page. I’m going to make sure that my neighbor knows about this company. Although I know she’s not online, I’m sure we can figure out a way to make sure her bathtub is as safe as possible.