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Question 1

1) Can I convert my existing bathtub into a walk-in one?

Yes. There are instructions available on the best way to convert your existing bathtub into a walk in bath. We advise that you just know the way to use the tools that are right in order that you don't end up with a non-working bath. There are businesses in Kansas City that know the way to turn your house as well as your handicap that is tub more reachable for less of an investment than alternatives. As installers, we understand just how to point you in the proper direction, so please ask us for a consultation so we can assist you in making your house fulfill your present needs, especially if you've recently become disabled or are providing an elderly man care-giving in their home or your residence.

Question 2

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

Yes. There are walk-in bath installments that offer you a large standing area for stand-up showers. You can either shower sitting down or standing up. Ensure you get the correct dimensions for the walk in bathtub so that you don't feel cramped during a stand-up shower. Also, another thing to keep in mind is to ask about the faucet place, because if your faucet isn't right against a wall, it is considerably harder to tap into your existing shower should you'd like to keep your standing shower.

Question 3

3) Are there any kits available for installing my own walk-in tub?

Yes, manufacturers do offer do-it-yourself installments of a bath conversion kit. Depending on whether you possess the proper tools and specialized familiarity with the tools, it's possible. Yet, many times, someone thinks it's definitely going to be inexpensive to buy all the tools that are appropriate. These tools can be expensive, so make sure you compare the price of buying each of the tools as well as the price of your time learning how exactly to install the kit with the cost of a professional setup. Then the directions may seem pretty simple, if you are someone who does a great deal of home improvements. If not, you might want to save yourself the trouble and expense by investing in Kansas City professionals who'll install it properly. Only make sure that the unit you bought did not get harmed during transportation and the unit is tested by them according to the Maker 's instructions.

Question 4

4) What types of financing are available in Kansas if insurance doesn't cover home modifications?

The American Elder Care Research Organization lists several other financial assistance paths to think about when searching for aid to buy your walk-in bath. The USA Rural Development program is also called the Section 504 program, the Very Low-Income Housing Repair program as well as the RD 504 Loan Program. The alterations can include a walk in bathtub. There are geographical and age, income requirements to participate. Following that, you can click on your county as well as a list of service centers including phone numbers will pop up. (2) For a non-Medicaid state financial assistance program for the aged, you can check this list to determine if there are any that contain home modifications. https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/home-modifications/state-assistance-programs.html (3) Rebuilding Together, a national non-profit that can perhaps offset the installation costs of a walk-in tub, can be a great resource. Contact them at http://www.togetherwetransform.org/find-your-local-affiliate (4)There are other choices to consider. The IRS may determine your home modification qualifies for tax deductions as a medical and dental expense. There are also qualifications in order to maintain an individual who needs care as a dependent. Phone the IRS to find out when you can deduct the price of installing your walk-in bath. IRS Publication 502 is a great resource that will help you estimate whether altering your bathroom qualifies you to deduct it as a medical expense. You may also phone them at (800) 829-1040. (5) The National Resource Center on Supportive Housing and Home Modification may also help you find help to cover home modifications. Click here to find out more http://gero.usc.edu/nrcshhm/ (6) Your local Independent Living Center (ILC) is a beneficial resource for suggestions on how to pay for your alterations. Click here to learn more http://www.new-horizons.org/indcil.html or http://www.ilru.org/projects/silc-net/silc-directory (6) Some state housing finance agencies provide loan plans to help folks with disabilities or families living in a family with a member living with disabilities including home modification programs that are part of the state Assistive Technology program. Click the link to find out more about this option http://resnaprojects.org/allcontacts/statewidecontacts.html.

Question 5

5) Can I choose the color / style to match my interior decoration?

Yes. Check with the manufacturers about Kansas choices. Some only offer colours that are uniform with the majority of bathrooms. Choosing the right walk in bathtub for you means discussing the number of sizes, fashions and layouts to ensure it suits your own special needs and room requirements. You might have to pay an additional fee for a custom color since most makers make bathtubs in white and cream.

Question 6

6) How do walk in bathtubs work?

When you enter the walk in bath, by pulling on the handle toward you, you shut the door and seal it. Make sure that the handle is locked in order to prevent any water decline. There are various kinds of handles determined by the version you choose to buy. Be sure it is a handle which you can easily work. Following that, the floor drain close and make sure the anti-scald device has been preset before using the tub. If you're planning on using jets, be sure to get familiar with the operating instructions to judge which speed works best for your requirements. When you've finished your bath, remove the drain determined by the kind of drain or turn the overflow knob you must drain the water. Pull on the bath handle and exit the tub.

Question 7

7) Is there a way to re-sell the tub once we are done with it?

You can re-sell locate or used walk in bathtubs being sold online. However, lots of folks normally desire to make sure that they're purchasing a walk-in bath that personally meets their needs for the long term. They're much less inclined to choose a huge risk by paying the removal of their existing bath and all of the costs related to shipping without a bit more investment and guarantee in the state along with quality of their purchase. There's not actually a big market for plumbing fixtures that are used. In the event you're uncertain how long you are going to be at your Kansas City residence and can not justify a long-term care alternative of a major walk-in tub installation, then there are easy measure retrofits that give you the ability to return the bathroom to an unmodified bathroom to avoid turning potential buyers away who don't need to pay for a big removal. Eventually, should you think you could try and resell your walk-in tub, the following buyer might want to understand whether the lifetime guarantee is extended to other owners too or if they're going to have to cover the costs associated with a door seal or other part damages that could occur with use.

Question 8

8) 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 doesn't make health plan recommendations for individuals and doesn't cover the cost of walk-in tubs or any wellness needs. AARP does provide coverage like other health plans and Medicare Supplement Insurance and accessibility to healthcare tools to members as a resource, but member benefits are provided by third parties. Check with the plans which are recorded in Kansas under the membership services of AARP.

Question 9

9) Do Walk-In Bathtubs Leak?

Yes, they could leak. Consumers who bought poorer quality fiberglass in a framed walk-in tub have reported that their walk-in tub finally revealed spider splitting in the floor area and then leaked. Another common criticism from people who attempted to save cash and purchased an inferior quality bath comes from door leaks. When buying a walk-in tub, make sure that you buy a lifetime warranty, because as soon as the door leaks, the bath can't be used by you, until the seal is fixed by you. Be sure that the walk in tub is rigid and powerful to prevent any flex that inhibits a water-tight door. Moreover, during the installation process, it's highly advised that the Kansas installer never lift the tub by the plumbing, as it can lead to leaks. Mishandling and additionally during transporting any damage that could have happened can loosen fittings and cause leakage. Before using the walk-in tub, it is significant that the bathtub is tested by the installer correctly according to the instruction manual. In case the bathtub isn't installed level together with the supporting attributes supplied, the water may have problem emptying properly and might cause the door to leak. Finally, make sure to comprehend the risks associated with the positioning of your walk-in bathtub, particularly alcoves, since they have particular conditions to avert leaking.

Question 10

10) About how long does the installation process take with your Kansas City installers?

Once the tub arrives, an installment requires between one and three days of work in Kansas City. It really depends upon the extent of the job. You should let us know whether there is a critical deadline involving a family member coming for a visit or a loved one's release from Kansas rehabilitation so that we can do the best we can to accommodate you.

Question 11

11) Is there any additional structural support needed before installation?

Many walk-in bathtubs are mounted to a stainless steel welded support framework with leveling feet that's included with your purchased bath. The flooring in the toilet should have a structural support strength that exceeds the weight of the tub plus the weight of the water. Our Kansas City installer will check to ascertain whether the floor is level and otherwise when it is not, then they'll make use of the leveling legs to adjust the level of the bath. Obviously, the prior tub will have to be eliminated. In addition, the if replacing, the wall or tile in the area will need to be removed.

Question 12

12) Will the cost of installation and equipment be covered by my disability in Kansas?

In case your impairment was a result of a car or work injury, check with the appropriate insurance carrier to find out if house modifications resulting from your KS impairment are covered. Claims that contain Kansas City home modifications are not inadmissible in insurance resolutions. Someone qualifies for Social Security disability benefits when they've worked in a job that was covered by Social Security and have a health condition that meets their definition of disability. Benefits might be insured if you are injured or on impairment. Since SSI is a needs-based program along with an SSI recipient must have limited income and resources, eligibility for the Plan for Achieving Self-Support (PASS) allows a person with a disability to achieve an occupational objective. The money that is set aside under a PASS can be used for anything that leads to an occupational goal and can be utilized to cover house alterations through an SSI savings strategy. If you're a veteran, the Department of Veterans' Affairs does offer individual programs that may help you deflect some of the cost. You can even request in case you are eligible for the which is modeled after Medicaid's Consumer Directed HCBS, or the VA Aid and Attendance, Housebound and other Pensions. Contact the VA and ask for VA form 26-4555 to submit an application for a SAH or SHA grant. For information on all VA benefits in Kansas call 1 800 827 1000.

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