Home is the place where you're supposed to feel safest. But as you get older, fall risks lurk everywhere: on loose stairs, in cluttered hallways, and especially in the bathroom. Falls are the number ...

The typical range for walk-in tub installation is $1,500 to $12,000, with a national average of $4,000. The most significant cost factors affecting the cost of a walk-in tub are the tub size, type, ...

We’ve noticed a trend of seniors moving into mobile and modular homes over the last few years to downsize. If you or a loved one have decided to age in place in one of these homes, installing a ...

If you have trouble getting in and out of a regular bathtub but still enjoy taking baths, a walk-in tub could be a helpful solution. These tubs are designed to be easier and safer for people of all ...

Deb Hipp is a freelance health and medical writer and editor who lives in Kansas City, Missouri. She is a former investigative reporter with more than 25 years of experience as a journalist and writer ...

Sandra Gordon is a journalist specializing in health and medicine for consumers and healthcare providers. Her work has appeared in major magazines and websites, including Prevention, Parents, Medical ...

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 ...

The rapidly growing adult population increases the demand for engineering breakthroughs and novel products particularly designed to meet the demands and needs of retirees, veterans, and older adults.