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2. Grab bar - Wikipedia

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   Grab bar mounted in a bathroom. Grab bars are safety devices designed to enable a person to maintain balance, lessen fatigue while standing, hold some of their weight while maneuvering, or have something to grab onto in case of a slip or fall. A caregiver may use a grab bar to assist with transferring a patient from one place to another.

3. Accessible bathtub - Wikipedia

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   Accessible bathtubs are bathtubs that can be used by people with limited mobility, disabilities, and the elderly. A bathtub can be made accessible for some people by the addition of grab bars or hand grips, or through the use of lifts that lower and raise the bather in the water. [1] Other bathtubs have been specially designed for accessibility ...

4. Fall prevention - Wikipedia

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   The home environment can present many hazards. Common places for injurious falls include the bathtub and stairs. Changes to the home environment are aimed at reducing hazards and help support a person in daily activities; they include minimizing clutter, installing grab bars in the bathroom, and installing non-slip decals to slippery surfaces. [71]

5. 5 home modifications for older adults looking to age in place

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   A total senior-friendly bathroom remodel can be a major expense at a national average of $20 to $25,000, but more affordable additions like grab bars, anti-slip mats, and a shower bench can go a ...

6. Staying safe at home with Alzheimer’s - AOL

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   Action plan: Consider adding safety measures such as nonskid bathmats and easy-to-install grab bars in the shower and beside the toilet. You can order these items online or purchase them while on ...

7. One Designer’s Mission to Make Homes More Accessible ... - AOL

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   This bathroom, built in a wet-room style (1), has a curbless shower entry (2) and incorporates a ledge and grab bar for an easy transfer in and out of the bathtub (3). Life Created Photography ...