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With an MSRP of anywhere from $2,569 to $8,376 for a walk in tub and being sold by retailers who almost never include installation or shipping in the price offered, both of which together can double or triple the overall cost of a walk in tub, (based on my research) there is a good opportunity here to offer the ShowerBuddy as an equally safe and far less costly alternative that also allows the user to maintain their bathroom as it has existed for years.
Now, I understand that the clear objection to this is that someone in the market for a walk-in tub is likely far more able bodied than a potential ShowerBuddy candidate and as a result will be opposed to or even offended by the idea of using an assistive device like the ShowerBuddy. However, the justification or event that prompts one to consider either product is the same: either a catastrophic event which designates the bathroom as an unsafe part of the house or a sharp decline in one’s ability to get themselves around the house without some type of assistance. If any individual is living with a caregiver or loved one responsible for them, and is considering the purchase of a walk-in tub then I think a ShowerBuddy product is worth their consideration as well. Chances are, their caregiver is already assisting them with many other activities of daily living. For someone with sufficient use of their arms (which is necessary for use of a walk in tub) the ShowerBuddy in bath section can be used by the user alone in virtually the same way as they were used to prior to them becoming aware of any walk in product (assuming that they have used a bath chair or transfer bench in the past). The bottom line for them is that a ShowerBuddy product is going to cost them no more than $3,495 (provided that they don’t require a tilt seat, which I don’t imagine someone in the market for a walk in tub would) Considering how important price is to many buyers in this economy, a solution that costs them less than half of what they planned to spend and allows them to keep the bathroom that they have loved for years the same, should present a great value for anyone in the market for a safe and comfortable means of bathing at home.

BELLEVUE WA, November 19th, 2010—The 9th edition of the NextGen National Demonstration Home located onsite at the International Builders’ Show in Orlando, January 12-15th, will be donated to an injured veteran and his family.

The NextGen Home www.nextgenhome.com showcased at the 2011 International Builders’ Show, built by Champion Homes www.championhomes.com and with the support of all NextGen sponsors, will be donated to the nonprofit organization Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay www.rttb.org in cooperation with Sears’ Heroes at Home program.

The recipient of the NextGen Home will be U.S. National Guard and Army Veteran Waldemar Alameda, 39 years of age. The Alameda family includes Waldemar, his wife, their son 12 and their 11 year old daughter. The family resides in Tampa, FL. to be near the local VA trauma facility.

Mr. Alameda, served our country with distinction in multiple tours of Kosovo, Bosnia, Afghanistan and Iraq. In 2007, he was severely injured by an IED explosion while serving in Tikrit, Iraq. Mr. Alameda suffers from severe leg and back pain, and while he can walk short distances, he normally utilizes a wheel chair most of the time. In addition he is diagnosed with traumatic brain injury and mild post traumatic stress disorder.

With his supportive wife and children, Mr. Alameda is looking forward to the future and having a permanent home in Tampa.

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If you come across a situation where there is a toilet next to a tub, we can now customize a bridge to connect the rolling base to the tub base. See video below for more information.