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We live in an aging society. There are far more people aged over 65 in the UK today compared to a generation ago, and it’s a fact of life that our needs • Wet rooms • Walk in showers and baths • change as we get older. Waterproof wall panelling • Slip resistant safety Why then, do we sometimes feel like a burden if we flooring • Grab rails & shower seats • Zero VAT ask for help in our later years? on disabled bathrooms • Discounts for over Age UK did some research into why people struggle 60s SSAFA and Service personnel • Disabled proofEx their bathrooms, but usually our phone calls in later life. They found that older people often feel from• people whowork can no and longergrants carry on safely excluded, or they exclude themselves, from theFacilities come Grants Charity as they are. world around them. This was because of a few things, It’sadvice not just asking for help that puts people off. such as people feeling their lives didn’t hold as much Call for friendly It’sand also the worry that their bathroom will end up worth; feeling that the benefits of makingand a change free survey quote looking clinical, like a hospital bathroom. We can were outweighed by the effort; and not knowing actually create very warm and welcoming designs how to change things. using lovely flooring and tiles. We all have bad days. But if you’re struggling every www.ahminstallations.co.uk In the last 20 years, we’ve never had anyone say they day with household tasks like paying bills, info@ahminstallations.co.uk cooking or * the didn’t like their fact, people using the bathroom, or your emotions are getting Terms and conditions apply, visitbathroom. our websiteInfor more details.send us letters and emails to say how much they love their better of you, then it’s time to act. new bathroom. It’s an opportunity to refresh and For support and guidance, call Age UK’s Advice Line update one of the most important rooms of your any day of the year on 0800 678 1602 (8am to 7pm). house. When it comes to help in the home, it’s common for Here’s what some of our customers have said: people only to seek help as a result of a fall, accident “Not only have they done a great job, but they have or near-miss. It’s also common for a spouse, carer or Village 62 x 93 .indd 3 05/02/2021 09 been so kind to my mum who is very fragile both family member to take physically and emotionally at the moment.” Margot action on someone’s “I am extremely pleased with my bathroom. It behalf. exceeds expectations!” Angela At AHM Installations, “To be able to speak to the same person when we fit walk-in baths, calling the office… was very important to me and showers and wetrooms. you dealt with my queries very efficiently.” We speak to customers Mrs Pearce every day who have had If you’re ready to seek help with your bathroom, the courage to pick up please call our family-run team on 01480 275559. the phone and ask for our guidance. Occasionally we Simon and Julie Symcox, co-founders of AHM Installations help people to future-
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