Safe Design Solutions For Senior Friendly Bathrooms

pCommonplace, daily routines are so easy we don’t even need to think about them. But as our bodies age, that simple step into the shower, or the few minutes it takes to stand at the sink and brush our teeth, become routines that take extended effort. Complications arise for the elderly as balance and mobility become more and more difficult. Suddenly, the bathroom can be a dangerous place where a shower threshold can cause a painful fall or a difficult faucet can lead to scalding. The bathroom can even become an unwelcome space if walkers or wheelchairs have no room to enter. That’s why safe designs for the senior friendly bathrooms are so important. Zero-threshold showers and walk-in bathtubs provide security, safety, and even style when done right. TIP: Use our Real-Time Bathroom Remodeling Calculator and Find Out in Minutes How Much Your Remodel Will Cost. Zero-Threshold Showers You may step over the 6-inch threshold of your shower each morning without a t