Technical committees for NFPA 101®, the organization's Life Safety Code®, are considering proposed changes to the 2018 edition that would provide for grab bars in new baths and showers in some ...

Q: The Corian shower enclosure in my home has been easy to keep clean for years. Now I need to have a grab bar installed to enable me to age in place. All handymen I consulted would not take on the ...

(WPRI) — Multi-Grip Tub Safety Bars sold at Home Depot, Lowes, Walmart and other major retailers are being recalled because they may cause people to fall. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ...

An inexpensive installation could be the difference between broken bones or remaining happy and safe in the home as we age. Grab bars, according to elder safety experts, are one of the simplest yet ...

About 174,000 Multi-Grip Tub Safety Bars sold under several brand names are being recalled. The plastic sticker grip pads can become dislodged after installation on tubs with tapered side walls, ...

Everyone enjoys a relaxing bath or an invigorating shower. But for the elderly or disabled, traditional bathtubs and showers can present a safety challenge. Taking that first step into a bathtub or ...

For many people, bathing is a ritual. We lather our loofahs with soap, body washes and oils to get rid of dirt, sweat and dead skin. Though these products keep us feeling clean and fresh, they can ...