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The costs of installation, heating, increased water usage and electricity can increase the total cost of owning and using a walk-in bathtub.

There are hundreds of different walk-in bathtubs on the market. A search for walk-in tubs at U.S. retailers yields a staggering number of choices.

Learn about five kinds of walk-in bathtubs and get the information you need to choose the best walk-in bathtub for you or a loved one.

We reviewed product listings, manuals and user reviews, looking for bathtub models with solid reviews, product literature that was easy to read.

If you need a wheelchair-accessible, slide-in tub, the Universal Tubs Wheel Chair Accessible Air Bath Tub may be an option to explore.

The Safety Tubs Value Series SS6030 is a relatively affordable walk-in bathtub and it comes with a decent manufacturer warranty.

If you're willing to go through the sales process, Safe Step may offer you the most customized option for a walk-in tub.

The Elevance Rising Wall tub by Kohler offers a unique alternative to the more common slide-in and step-in-style walk-in tubs.

If brand name and the reputation of massage-jet technology are important to you, Jacuzzi's walk-in bathtub is among the better choices.

The Ella Ultimate is more like a spa than a traditional bathtub. What makes this tub different from other walk-ins is its triple-massage system.

If you're looking for a basic, no-frills walk-in tub, the Ariel 3060 Walk-In Bathtub is a great choice for anyone who loves to relax with a long, hot soak.

The Gelcoat Walk-In Whirlpool offers standard features you’ll see in whirlpool walk-in tubs, including 13 water jets with four massage settings.

If you need a slide-in tub, AmeriGlide may fit your needs. Because this is a soaker tub, you need to pay extra for massage jets.

Here are the pros and cons of each type of self-monitoring glucometer. Our guide will help you choose the right glucometer for your needs.

You don't need a prescription to purchase glucometers, test strips or lancets; you can buy them over the counter, but your insurance may cover the costs.

Glucometers provide readings by detecting the level of glucose in a person's blood. To get a reading, a person pricks the skin for a blood sample.

The Nova Max Link is a unique glucometer because it can send your glucose levels wirelessly to a Medtronic insulin pump.

The OneTouch Ultra 2 is one of the most commonly used glucometers, with test strips available in almost every store that carries diabetic supplies.

The FreeStyle Lite is a compact glucometer whose test strips are widely available but are some of the most expensive we saw.

The AgaMatrix Presto Pro is a simple, straightforward glucometer with low-cost test strips, but it is hard to read if your eyesight is poor.

The OneTouch Verio IQ has expensive test strips, but as with all OneTouch products, the testing supplies are covered by Medicare Plan B.

The FORA Test N'Go is one of the few glucometers on the market to use Bluetooth to sync your readings with a smartphone app.

The FORA TN'G Voice is one of the best glucometers, especially for people with vision impairments. The voice guidance feature is extremely helpful.

The Contour Next meter is one of the few glucometers that use test strips that were available in every pharmacy and online store we checked.

True Metrix is a solid glucose meter with reasonably priced test strips that can be found in most brick-and-mortar and online stores.

The Accu-Chek Aviva Connect glucometer has an intuitive interface, Bluetooth connectivity, large buttons and an easy-to-read screen.

We can’t recommend MediPendant because we couldn’t get it to work. Here is an overview of the device’s features and pricing.

Even the best medical alert system is useless if you or a loved one are unwilling to wear it. Here are things to talk about together.

Learn about the pros and cons of each type of medical alert system, including add-on options like fall detection pendants, wall buttons and lockboxes.

Walgreens Ready Response is an average medical alert system with some concerning flaws: fall detection and response times are both poor.