Bathroom

The bathroom accounts for more falls and injuries than any other room in the home. Most can be prevented with a small number of targeted upgrades — no renovation required.

Key risks to address

• 1Wet, slippery floors and shower surfaces
• 2No support for lowering onto or rising from the toilet
• 3Unstable entry and exit from the shower or tub
• 4Poor lighting during nighttime trips

Recommended products

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Grab bars (shower and toilet)

The single highest-impact upgrade. Properly anchored bars prevent the most common fall scenarios.

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$30–$80 each

Non-slip bath mat or adhesive strips

Reduces slip risk on wet tile immediately, at very low cost.

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$15–$40

Shower chair or bench

Allows seated bathing, reducing fatigue and the risk of a balance-related fall.

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$35–$120

Handheld showerhead

Enables bathing without standing and allows the user to stay seated throughout.

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$25–$75

Raised toilet seat or safety frame

Reduces the depth of sit-to-stand transfer, the most common point of bathroom falls.

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$25–$90