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Helpful Tips To Improve Bathroom Safety
March 5th, 2013, 11:11 AMJeffrey Jue, PT, Rehabilitation Consultant
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Installing grab bars in the bathroom are a great way to improve the safety of the older adults in our lives. But there’s more to improving safety than just purchasing a pair of grab bars. Try these helpful tips to improve the safety of your loved one when they’re getting in and out of the tub.
Concentration Counts
- Getting in and out of the tub requires concentration
- Your loved one may need help in the bathroom if they have difficulty with attention or concentration
Practice Makes Perfect
- Practice using newly installed grab bars before…
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