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

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

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 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 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 Charity work and grants world around them. This was because of a few things, such as people feeling their lives didn’t hold as much worth; feeling that the benefits of making a change were outweighed by the effort; and not knowing how to change things. We all have bad days. But if you’re struggling every day with household tasks like paying bills, cooking or installations.co.uk www.ahminstallations.co.uk using the bathroom, or your emotions are getting the Terms and conditions apply, visit our website for more details. better of you, then it’s time to act. For support and guidance, call Age UK’s Advice Line any day of the year on 0800 678 1602 (8am to 7pm). When it comes to help in the home, it’s common for people only to seek help as a result of a fall, accident or near-miss. It’s also common for a spouse, carer or family member to take 05/02/2021 09:21 action on someone’s behalf. At AHM Installations, we fit walk-in baths, showers and wetrooms. We speak to customers every day who have had the courage to pick up the phone and ask for our guidance. Occasionally we help people to futureproof their bathrooms, but usually our phone calls come from people who can no longer carry on safely as they are. It’s not just asking for help that puts people off. It’s also the worry that their bathroom will end up looking clinical, like a hospital bathroom. We can actually create very warm and welcoming designs using lovely flooring and tiles. In the last 20 years, we’ve never had anyone say they didn’t like their bathroom. In fact, people send us letters and emails to say how much they love their new bathroom. It’s an opportunity to refresh and update one of the most important rooms of your house. Here’s what some of our customers have said: “Not only have they done a great job, but they have been so kind to my mum who is very fragile both physically and emotionally at the moment.” Margot “I am extremely pleased with my bathroom. It exceeds expectations!” Angela “To be able to speak to the same person when calling the office… was very important to me and you dealt with my queries very efficiently.” Mrs Pearce If you’re ready to seek help with your bathroom, please call our family-run team on 01767 668800.

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