Bathrooms are where falls most commonly happen at home — a few targeted changes address most of the risk.
Highest-impact changes
- Grab bars near the toilet and inside the shower or tub
- A shower chair and handheld showerhead
- Non-slip mats or strips in the tub/shower floor
- A raised toilet seat if mobility is a concern
Install grab bars into wall studs or with specialized anchors rated for body weight — a towel bar is not a substitute and can fail under real weight.