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Make a bathroom safer with nonslip surfaces and grab bars

Inspect wet surfaces and walking routes, use nonslip materials, and ensure grab bars are securely anchored.

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Wet floors and awkward transfers make bathrooms a fall risk. US National Library of Medicine MedlinePlus guidance recommends nonslip surfaces, wall-secured grab bars and keeping floors dry. People with mobility limitations may benefit from individualized occupational therapy advice.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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Walk through the path from the bathroom door to the shower and toilet, checking puddles, obstacles and slick areas.
Choose nonslip mats or decals compatible with the shower or tub surface; replace items that curl or shift.
Place a stable nonskid mat outside wet areas and dry the floor promptly.
Check whether a supportive grab bar is needed. Do not treat towel racks or suction accessories as weight-bearing grab bars.
Have load-bearing grab bars securely anchored into appropriate wall structure according to the product instructions, using a professional where needed.
Check the stability and nonslip feet of shower chairs or other aids, and seek an individual falls assessment for someone at higher risk.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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