A strategy of reducing the incidence of falls, and enabling individuals to remain independent in their home or place of residence; American Standard Walk-in Tubs Canada works with families, caregivers and health professionals in providing suitable, safe, and accessible bathing solutions.

We all have New Year’s Resolutions and if one of yours is to incorporate more exercise into your routine, these workouts for seniors can help! There’s no reason to make excuses because in as little as 15 minutes, you can get moving and enjoy the  many benefits of exercise . Let’s look at some safe, effective 15-minute workouts for seniors! A Walk Outside (or on the Treadmill) The easiest (and most affordable) way to get moving is just to take a walk outside. Or, if the weathe

As you get older, taking care of your body is even more important. Stretching is a great way to alleviate tension and pain in your lower back, strengthen your core and back muscles, and maintain your agility. Let’s look at some of the best lower-back stretches based on yoga poses to include in a daily routine. As always, check with your doctor before starting a new exercise routine, and stop a stretch if you ever feel uncomfortable. 1.Child’s Pose Level: Easy Child’s pose is

Spring is the perfect time to deep clean your bathroom and get a fresh start for the new season. If you’re like 42 percent of people, you might dread spring cleaning.  While it may not be enjoyable, 94 percent of Canadians feel a strong sense of accomplishment once it’s completed. Bathrooms rank as the highest cleaning priority (including scrubbing grout & tiles), followed by decluttering, scrubbing large kitchen appliances, and washing windows.  -Ipsos Survey 2022 With the

Do you ever wonder why people enjoying a good bubble bath take so long in the bathtub?  Not only is it soothing and calming, but it’s actually good for you. Of course, baths take longer than showers so it might not be as convenient, but the benefits of a bath far outweigh that of a shower. Ileana Poules-Brunet agrees, and has written several lifestyle articles about it.  However, American Standard has been in the bathroom business for almost 150 years, so we know a thing or

Do you ever wonder why you lay in bed wide awake, when your body knows that it should be getting at least 7 hours of restful sleep? Well it turns out, that there are several elements that can hinder your precious shut-eye, and here are some tips to help you cope and remedy wakefulness.   There are three types of Insomnia; which one relates to you? Transient (symptoms are less than 1 week) Acute (short term symptoms) Chronic (long term symptoms)   Statistics show that 20%-30%

Similar to how our body loses muscle over time, our brains can suffer from atrophy, too. Your brain’s  cognitive reserve  (its ability to improvise and find alternate ways of getting a job done) diminishes as you age, which makes it more difficult to perform mental tasks. Researchers suggest that following a brain-healthy lifestyle and performing regular, targeted brain exercises can increase your brain’s cognitive reserve. There are several factors that contribute to boostin

Taking a bath is good for you and your heart.  In fact, a new study shows that taking at least five hot baths a week with a temperature of 90ºF-104ºF lasting on average 12.4 minutes can improve cardiovascular health for seniors. Hot water immersion & hydrotherapy can significantly strengthen the cardiovascular system and help with heart health by improving circulation, lowering blood pressure, reducing stress, and could be a useful lifestyle intervention to preserve cardio