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Bathroom Safety for Seniors: 7 Simple Ways to Prevent Falls
Bathroom safety is important for seniors because wet floors, hard surfaces, low toilet seats, tub walls, poor lighting, and hot water can increase the risk of falls, injuries, overexertion, and burns. Simple safety upgrades can make a big difference, including installing secure grab bars near the toilet and bathing area, adding non-slip surfaces, removing loose rugs and clutter, keeping toiletries and towels within easy reach, using a bathing seat or raised toilet seat, improving night lighting, and keeping hot water at a safe maximum of 120°F. Older adults with weakness, balance problems, memory issues, or frequent falls may also need supervision or caregiver support during bathing and toileting to stay safe.
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