Home is the place where you're supposed to feel safest. But as you get older, fall risks lurk everywhere: on loose stairs, in cluttered hallways, and especially in the bathroom. Falls are the number ...

Many older adults prefer to age in place, but most homes weren't built with safety and accessibility features to make this possible. This is particularly dangerous in the bathroom, where an estimated ...

Everyone enjoys a relaxing bath or an invigorating shower. But for the elderly or disabled, traditional bathtubs and showers can present a safety challenge. Taking that first step into a bathtub or ...

Dear Savvy Senior: I’m interested in getting a walk-in bathtub for my wife that’s easy for her to get into and out of, but could use some assistance. Can you offer any consumer tips? — Need Help Dear ...

A walk-in bathtub is a great option for seniors with mobility problems who have trouble getting in and out of a traditional tub. But with so many options available today, choosing one can be ...

Deb Hipp is a freelance health and medical writer and editor who lives in Kansas City, Missouri. She is a former investigative reporter with more than 25 years of experience as a journalist and writer ...

If you’ve ever tuned in to a home improvement show and gotten inspired to completely rip out your bathtub and replace it with a spacious walk-in shower, you wouldn’t be alone. “It's a very popular ...

In our Universal Tubs walk-in bath evaluation of the brand’s walk-in tub models, we examine the brand’s exclusive partnership with Home Depot and why this represents a double-edge sword of pros and ...

Finding the best walk-in bath requires a lot of research and consideration. When you're looking to invest thousands of dollars, you need to make sure you understand the various types of walk-in baths.