Wear White after Labor Day!

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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM

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TO:                  ALL GREAT GRABZ STAFF

FROM:            ABBIE SLADICK, PRESIDENT

SUBJECT:      LABOR DAY 2011

DATE:             08/30/2011

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Here at Great Grabz, we are constantly reinventing the way the world views style and safety.

This fall, I call upon each of you to break your Grandmother's Fashion Rules

• Wear white shoes after Labor Day
• Don't wear pantyhose to the office
• Pull out that Red Lipstick, even during the day.
• Have long hair after 40.
• Mix Black and Brown when you feel like it.

We are creating bathroom accessories that make our customers feel Sexy, Strong and Safe. Be empowered by your surroundings and let our customers know that we are committed to doing the same for them.

Have a great Autumn!

5 Places You Never Thought to Put a Grab Bar

1. Entry of Shower-  Many people place a grab bar on the long wall of their shower, but this can leave a large unsafe gap from walking into the shower and actually being in the shower.  Adding a small vertical grab bar at the entrance is great to assist with entry and exit. This is especially needed for tub/shower combinations when someone is required to step over the tub's edge.

2. Near Handheld Shower-  The upward motion of  removing and returning a handheld shower head to its cradle can cause you or your loved one to become unbalanced. Having a small vertical grab bar near the handheld shower head offers a place to hold.

3. Next to shower seat- For those who may have trouble standing up from a seated position, having a grab bar placed next to a shower seat or bench is a great assistive device. This is especially beneficial when the floor is wet and traction is hard to obtain.

4. In place of a towel bar- Let's face it, when you are about to fall you are going to grab onto whatever is in reach.  Instead of installing traditional towel bars into your bathroom, which easily rip out of the wall, use Horizon grab bars instead.  They have enough room for even the fluffiest of towels to dry, while having the strength of a grab bar.

5.  By the front door- A small vertical grab bar placed near the front door is a great place for someone to hold on to while bringing in groceries, removing shoes, or unleashing the dog.  (The 10" Hand Hold is also a great place to hang a dog leash!)

Unique Touch Decorative Acrylic Grab Bars - 20% off Coupon

Great Grabz is offering

20% off of their Unique Touch Products 

if you purchase from them at

GreatGrabz.com

use coupon code UNIQTOUCH55

at checkout to receive discount.

*limit one per customer, good until 08/31/11

For more information on this line of

beautiful acrylic grab bars and bathroom accessories

check out this video:

Meet Bunkie

In honor of Take Your Dog to Work Day I want to introduce you to

Great Grabz's favorite employee-

Bunkie

I adopted Bunkie 5 years ago from Domestic Animal Services in Naples, FL.

She has been working at Great Grabz for the past 4 years. She wakes up every day excited to work- ready for what the day may bring.

Her job is to greet everyone that walks in the door, and to keep the workers here smiling.

She loves her job, and the flexibilty it offers for her busy sleep schedule.

and they pay is good.

"It's a ruff job but somebody's gotta do it."

Memorial Day

And I'm proud to be an American, where at least I know I'm free.
And I won't forget the men who died, who gave that right to me.
~Lee Greenwood

 

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Products from the Kitchen and Bath Show

Last week Great Grabz unveiled their new line of Signature Acrylic grab bars.  These acrylic bars are available in 20 finishes and are paired with metallic fixtures for a look that really pops.

http://www.greatgrabz.com/

Here are some other great products we saw at the show:

Pulse Shower Spas

www.pulseshowerspas.com

These shower spas are available in a variety of styles and finishes. They are affordable and easy to install.

Jason International

Their new MicroSilk Hydrotherapy is a revolutionary patent-pending process where billions of microbubbles penetrate pores providing a deeper clean while moisturizing the skin.

CLICK HERE for their informational video

or visit them at http://www.jasoninternational.com/.

Aptations

http://www.aptations.com/

These LED magnifying mirrors are the perfect accessible mirror for any bathroom.

Don't be a Fool

"The wise do at once what the FOOL does at last." - Baltasar Gracian

Pop Quiz: #1 When is the proper time to install a grab bar?

A- Before a fall in the bathroom

B- After a fall in the bathroom

Correct Answer: A

Unfortunately for many, grab bars are usually thought of only AFTER a fall has occurred. There are so many times I receive a phone call from someone who is looking for a grab bar because they have ALREADY fallen in the shower OR they are recovering from an injury that has resulted from a fall and need a grab bar to keep them steady.

While a grab bar is a great thing to add for both of those situations, wouldn't it be a better idea to install one as a preventative measure? The trouble is, most people do not think about the impact a fall can have on their lives.

Pop Quiz: #2 Soap + Water + Tile =

A. A safe and secure area to bathe

B. A slippery surface in which a fall can occur

Correct Answer: B

Let's face it; the shower/bathtub is a slippery place that can be a potential hazard. What IF you fell in the shower and injured yourself? How would this affect your life?

I am a healthy 30 year old woman currently training for my 2nd half marathon by working out 6 days a week. I have 2 dogs that I walk 2 times a day. I live on the 3 floor of my condo that does not have an elevator. I also drive a manual transmission car that requires both my legs and arms to operate.

A fall in the bathroom for me would critically change my daily routine and quality of life. I simply cannot afford the limitations that a sprained or broken bone would cause. My decorative 24” Wave grab bar is perfect for me; it provides just enough support to keep me steady while in the shower and its decorative style looks great in my bathroom.

I challenge everyone, to think about your day-to-day routine. How could a fall affect these activities? Beyond medical bills, have you considered the costs involved?

Guest Blogger Ashley Armstrong is the National Sales Manager for Great Grabz- www.GreatGrabz.com