Orca Healthcare - Falls Prevention for the Elderly Gains National Recognition

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Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America (Free-Press-Release.com) November 21, 2010 -- There is an alarming statistic regarding the safety and health of seniors that is often overlooked and under reported. Nearly 16,000 people aged 65 and older die from injuries related to unintentional falls. Over 433,000 older adults are hospitalized, and nearly 1.8 million are treated in emergency departments each year according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Although falls can happen anywhere, the bathroom is the most dangerous room in the home.

The cost of doing nothing is escalating. Each year falls cost us more than $19 billion. Most of these expenses are paid for by Medicare and Medicaid Services through Medicare. It is projected that the treatment costs from older adult falls will escalate to $43.8 billion annually by 2020, according to the CDC.

This year, the President signed into law the Safety of Seniors Act (Public Law 110-202) and Congress issued a call to action with passage of a National Falls Prevention Awareness Day Resolution on September 22, 2008, the first day of fall.

Locally, OrcaHealthCare supports the efforts to protect elderly adults from falling injuries. We offer safe bathing solutions to address this specific issue with families. A traditional tub is dangerous and can be easily converted to a much safer barrier free shower or walk-in tub. Grab bars and seats are also a part of the solution.

One of the most effective new bathing options for seniors to reduce the chance of falls is a deep bath tub with a door. The new Escape plus Walk-in Tub from Best Bath Systems is on display at OrcaHealthCare. This unique bath tub features a deep bowl with a sealable door, specifically designed to assist older Americans with living safely in their own homes longer. The door seal has a life-time warranty.

Since 1971, Best Bath Systems has been a leader in providing safe bathing solutions, for seniors and people of all abilities with their extensive line of American Disability Act-compliant and barrier-free composite bathing units. Bathing products are designed to be safe, convenient, easy to install, durable, and beautiful.

As a Best Bath dealer, OrcaHealthCare has received comprehensive training regarding all aspects of accessible bathing. This training features seminars on safe bathing options available to assist older Americans to live independently in their own homes, a popular movement known as “Aging in Place.”

To learn more about universal design, Walk in Tub and safe Bathing Systems by the Orca Health Care Supplies Inc. showroom located at 816 Peace Portal Dr. Blaine, WA, U.S.A or call 1-888-761-9451 for a free consultation. Visit http://www.orcahealthcare.com

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