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More than one in three seniors over age 65 fall each year, and the National Institute on Aging (NIA) says 80 percent of these falls are in the bathroom. Due to the multitude of unforgiving and slippery surfaces, bathrooms are very hazardous for the home.  Preventing Senior Falls in Bathrooms Knowing how to get in and out of tubs and showers properly and equipping homes with necessary safety precautions can reduce senior falls , keep them out of the emergency room and possibly extend their life.  Preventing Senior Falls in Bathrooms According to research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1. 6 million older adults seek emergency care each year for fall-related injuries, fractures or head trauma. In addition to potentially losing their independence, seniors 65 years old and up have a 25 percent chance of dying within six months to a year if they fall and break a hip. Seniors are vulnerable to falls for many reasons — eyesight and reflexes aren’t as razor-sharp as t...

Bathrooms require special attention in order to meet the living needs of elderly adults who want to age in place. Everyday routines like bathing, washing up and brushing teeth can be challenging for some older adults in a standard bathroom . Luckily, there are a number of ways to make bathroom faucets more user-friendly for seniors with mobility issues. The design tips shown here should be part of an overall design philosophy for aging in place bathrooms that include appropriately placed grab bars, nonslip flooring and adequate lighting. 1. Handheld Showerheads Replace a wall-mounted showerhead with a handheld model. A  handheld showerhead attached to a pole allows elderly users to adjust the showerhead's height when standing or to use it as a handheld model when sitting or standing. Here are some other user-friendly changes that can help older adults: Combine the showerhead with built-in or portable shower chairs to make bathing more comfortable. Bathtubs and walk-in showers ...

Shower and other bathroom equipment require upgrading after a certain period of time. Not only the bathroom doors get worn with time, but your shower valves too need repairing. Since it regulates the amount of water flow, pressure, and temperature, having the valve in good condition is not optional. Otherwise, it may cause sudden temperature shifts , resulting in cold water shocks and scalding. Shower valve malfunctions do not always need a professional plumber for repairing. In case you have basic plumbing skills , you can try correcting them on your own. And the solution regarding the repair depends on the malfunctions. Thus, identifying what the problems are is the first step before busying yourself in troubleshooting them. For this, you need to go through the user manual and understand all the parts. Based on the type of existing shower valve , it can be single-handled or double-handled. Also, the unit may be regular valve, pressure balanced, or thermostatic valve . Accordingly...