Bathroom Safety After 50: Simple Changes That Help Prevent Falls
A few low-cost changes, from grab bars to non-slip mats and better lighting, can make the bathroom safer. Here is what the CDC recommends.
A few low-cost changes, from grab bars to non-slip mats and better lighting, can make the bathroom safer. Here is what the CDC recommends.
Balance and strength can be practiced at any age. Learn the CDC activity guidelines for adults 65 and older, plus simple step-by-step exercises from NIA and the CDC.
Most falls happen at home, and many of the fixes are simple. Walk through each room with this plain-English checklist based on the CDC’s “Check for Safety” guide.