Asking for help doesn’t mean you’re a burden

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Asking for help doesn’t mean you’re a burden Bathing a problem? –

We live in an aging society. There are far more we can helppeople 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 ask for help in our later years? Age UK did some research into why people struggle in later life. They found that older people often feel proof their bathrooms, but usually our phone calls ooring • Grab rails & shower seats • Zero VAT on disabled bathrooms • Discounts for over 60s SSAFA and Ex Service personnel • Disabled excluded, or they exclude themselves, from the come from people who can no longer carry on safely Facilities Grants • Charity work and grants world around them. This was because of a few things, as they are. such as people feeling their lives didn’t hold as much It’s not just asking for help that puts people off. Call for friendly advice worth; feeling that the benefits of making a change It’s also the worry that their bathroom will end up and free survey and quotewere outweighed by the effort; and not knowing how to change things. looking clinical, like a hospital bathroom. We can actually create very warm and welcoming designs 01480 275559 We all have bad days. But if you’re struggling every day with household tasks like paying bills, cooking or using lovely flooring and tiles. In the last 20 years, we’ve never had anyone say they info@ahminstallations.co.uk www.ahminstallations.co.uk using the bathroom, or your emotions are getting the didn’t like their bathroom. In fact, people send us *Terms and conditions apply, visit our website for more details. better of you, then it’s time to act. letters and emails to say how much they love their For support and guidance, call Age UK’s Advice Line new bathroom. It’s an opportunity to refresh and any day of the year on 0800 678 1602 (8am to 7pm). update one of the most important rooms of your When it comes to help in the home, it’s common for house. people only to seek help as a result of a fall, accident Here’s what some of our customers have said: or near-miss. It’s also common for a spouse, carer or family member to take Village 62 x 93 .indd 3 “Not only have they done a great job, but they have been so kind to my mum who is very fragile both 05/02/2021 09:21 action on someone’s physically and emotionally at the moment.” Margot behalf. “I am extremely pleased with my bathroom. It At AHM Installations, exceeds expectations!” Angela we fit walk-in baths, “To be able to speak to the same person when showers and wetrooms. calling the office… was very important to me and We speak to customers you dealt with my queries very efficiently.” every day who have had Mrs Pearce the courage to pick up If you’re ready to seek help with your bathroom, the phone and ask for our please call our family-run team on 01480 275559. guidance. Occasionally we help people to future- Simon and Julie Symcox, co-founders of AHM Installations

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