Increase home safety with aging-in-place tools
It’s no secret that bathrooms can be a hazardous place in the home for older adults. Water can make the floors slippery, and struggling to get off the toilet can easily lead to injury.
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It’s no secret that bathrooms can be a hazardous place in the home for older adults. Water can make the floors slippery, and struggling to get off the toilet can easily lead to injury. Ground-level falls are the leading cause of injury for adults age 65 and older, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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- It’s no secret that bathrooms can be a hazardous place in the home for older adults. Water can make the floors slippery, and struggling to get off the toilet can easily lead to injury.
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- 1 outlet, average source rating 6.0/10.
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Increase home safety with aging-in-place tools
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