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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 ...

If you like spaces that resonate with personality, consider buying a claw-foot bathtub. The statement- making fixtures work in any size bathroom, complement traditional and transitional decorating styles , and are available in an array of contours and colors. Mirroring versions popular between the 1880s and 1930s, today's claw- foot bathtubs offer ageless character combined with ergonomic shapes and spa-like systems. Happily, plenty of vintage bathtubs (with original finishes intact or in need of refinishing) are readily available for those desiring authenticity. Installation Considerations Always in fashion, claw-foot bathtubs can be installed in the center of a bathroom, within a windowed bay, aligned against a wall, or set diagonally across a corner. Before selecting a bathtub, know the location of the bathroom's water pipes and how much floor space is available for the bathtub, as well as the width of doorways, staircases, and hallways through which the tub will be ca...