During the past few weeks, we have addressed the concerns of a reader who was worried about her disabled husband. We suggested some simple fixes they could do to make life easier and safer for him ...

Q:Next month my elderly mother will be moving in with us, and I need to get the house ready for her. How do I add grab bars to my tile shower without destroying the entire wall in the shower? Also, ...

The renovation of the master bathroom in my 83-year-old father’s new house turned out beautifully, with a frameless glass shower and handmade ceramic tile accents. Neither of us wanted to make it look ...

Grab bars aren’t just for hospitals anymore — today’s designs combine safety, accessibility, and aesthetic appeal for bathrooms of all styles. From ADA-compliant stainless steel to decorative brass or ...

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 ...

“I feel so safe getting in and out of my shower and recommend them highly to anyone, especially us seniors.” ...

I thought I'd share a little safety project I completed at our home. As we age, falls are even more dangerous. I started to fall in our bathroom and grabbed the towel rack. That was a mistake, as most ...

You might think the kitchen, with its hot stoves and sharp utensils, would be the most dangerous room in your home, but it's actually the bathroom. According to a 2011 report from the national Centers ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The renovation of the master bathroom in my 83-year-old father’s new house turned out beautifully, with a frameless glass shower and handmade ceramic tile ...