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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...

Cary, NC — We quickly get inside to safety if there’s a threat of lightning. Interestingly enough, it is seven times more likely that a fatality can happen in a bathtub, for any age, than that someone can be struck by lightning, per the National Safety Council . A Safe Bathroom for Seniors Bathing and related activities are often more difficult for older people, especially those with disabilities. Due to multiple reasons, bathrooms can be very hazardous. As part of my aging-in- place senior living series , I’ll go over some ways to keep your bathroom attractive while giving it a safe, “ageless” design for yourself or for your senior parents . Grab Bars Reduce Risk of Falling Installing safety features in the bathroom is key to reducing the risk of falling. More than one in three seniors over age 65 fall each year, and the National Institute on Aging (NIA) says 80% of these falls are in the bathroom. Anyone can stumble and fall in the bathroom, but having poor muscle strength and balan...