An inexpensive installation could be the difference between broken bones or remaining happy and safe in the home as we age. Grab bars, according to elder safety experts, are one of the simplest yet ...

Q: I have a friend who lives in a 43-year-old, single-wide mobile home. The bathtub, a fiberglass unit, has been updated and is considerably newer. My friend is worried about falling in the tub. I ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. ST. LOUIS – Falls are one of the top reasons ...

Q: The Corian shower enclosure in my home has been easy to keep clean for years. Now I need to have a grab bar installed to enable me to age in place. All handymen I consulted would not take on the ...

Question: My husband, who is now in his 80s, was recently hospitalized due to a chronic medical condition, and last week was moved from the hospital to the rehabilitation center. A vocational ...

Older adults who stay active, healthy and living on their own have something in common: they minimize the chances of falling by having grab bars where they need them. Data from the Centers for Disease ...