More than one in three persons over age 65 fall each year, often at home. If falls do happen, luckily, most do not result in any injury with the exception of a minor bruise or scraped knee. But ...

Beyond serving as a means of towel storage between washing and bathing activities, towel bars are a decorating accessory - displaying favorite towels and wash cloths. Yet, a towel bar will do anything ...

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 ...

Q: My father nearly slipped and fell in the shower. I want to install a grab bar to help prevent this from happening again. The shower is average in size and has ceramic tile on the walls. Any ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Anna Wenner Using a grab bar is one of the best ways to prevent slips and ...

Question: My husband, who is now in his 80s, was recently hospitalized due to a chronic medical condition, and last week was moved from the hospital to the rehabilitation center. A vocational ...

Colerain Township, like many communities across the state, has seen an increase in calls for help from people who have fallen in their homes. Now it's using a grant from the AARP to install grab bars ...

A group of elderly residents has filed a federal complaint against the Chicago Housing Authority for failing to install grab bars in the bathrooms of their public housing units. The complaint accused ...

Compare shower that match your style, needs & space. Compare shower that match your style, needs & space. A slip in the shower can lead to serious injuries, especially for older adults or those ...