It’s a big debate in the senior care community: should elderly people use tubs or showers? Here are the pros and cons from an occupational therapist’s point of view.

The slick combination of soap and water make tubs an unsafe place for seniors to stand. Here are some of the best bathtub safety strips to add traction to slick bathroom surfaces.

Eliminating the distance between the bed and shower is a must for elderly people with limited mobility. So, is a portable shower a good option for you or your loved one?

Shower chairs are helpful devices for people who cannot stand to shower. But, they must be used correctly and safely to avoid injury and falls.

Safe access to the bathtub should be a priority when caring for our elderly folks. So keep reading as we explore some of the most effective ways on how to make bathtubs safer for the elderly.

The best shower chairs for elderly users have adjustable legs, back and arm support, and special options like swiveling or sliding seats. Ultimately the Vive Swivel Shower Chair is my top pick for its security and easy transfer design.

The best shower grab bars have ergonomic, textured handles that provide a secure, slip-resistant grip, high weight capacities over 300 pounds, and sturdy installation into wall studs with manufacturer hardware. Here are my favorites:

Shower chairs sit inside the tub or shower while tub transfer benches sit half in and half out of a tub. Why is that, and why does it matter? Find out here.

Medicare does pay for shower chairs as a covered medical expense. However, some Medicare Advantage plans and other insurers will pay for them. Learn why below.

Shower chairs sometimes occupy a lot of space in the bathroom. So keep reading as we discuss nine great shower chair alternatives for the bathroom safety of your senior loved ones.

Shower chairs have both safety benefits like making showers safer and personal benefits like increased independence. But they have some drawbacks too.

Showering can be a risky activity for older adults. So in this article, we will explore the ideal safe shower setup for the elderly for maximum safety in the bathroom.

Seniors with mobility limitations can safely and easily get in and out of the bathtub by using an adjustable tub transfer bench with sliding padded seat, backrest, armrests, and suction cup feet that allows scooting into the tub while remaining seated.

A tub transfer bench is an extended shower chair that sits both inside and outside of the bathtub that makes getting in and out easier. Here are more benefits of using a tub transfer bench.

Shower grab bars can be installed all three ways: horizontal, vertical, and angled, depending on where they are located and their intended use. Here is how to know which way is appropriate for your installation.

Yes! You can install grab bars in a fiberglass shower, but it is a bit trickier than some installations and not for the faint of heart! Here are the details.

Yes! You can easily install grab bars in a tiled shower. You just need a few specialty tools like stud finders, ceramic drill bits, and specialty anchors. Here are the details.

Stainless steel is the most popular – and best – material for shower grab bars because it is strong, durable, and resistant to rust and corrosion. But there are other choices to consider too.

For maximum shower safety, the best locations for shower grab bars are at the entry, near the faucets, and across the long wall. A possible fourth location is across the back wall.