{"id":5247,"date":"2020-09-28T08:00:06","date_gmt":"2020-09-28T12:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.medicalalertadvice.com\/?p=5247"},"modified":"2022-06-08T08:47:35","modified_gmt":"2022-06-08T12:47:35","slug":"choosing-a-walk-in-shower","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.medicalalertadvice.com\/articles\/choosing-a-walk-in-shower\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing a Walk In Shower"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When it comes to falling, your bathroom is one of the most dangerous spots in your home. Multiple studies reviewing older adults falls in the home have demonstrated that the majority of slips and falls happen somewhere in the bathroom. Even more startling, falls in the bathroom were <\/span>more than twice as likely to lead to an injury<\/span><\/a> as compared to falling anywhere else in the house. If you want to make your bathroom a bit safer, a walk in shower is an excellent place to start.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why is the bathroom so dangerous? In part, it’s the environment. Slick materials like the tub floor or the hard tile floor make every step hazardous. In addition, bathrooms are often small, making bumping your head on a cabinet or faucet during a fall more probable. Finally, bathrooms are also dangerous because older adults can experience fatigue more quickly while managing hygiene tasks in a hot, steamy room. More fatigue translates to a higher risk of making an unsafe choice or unsteady step that could lead to a fall.<\/span><\/p>\n

Is a Walk In Shower Right For You?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Choosing to invest in a walk in shower is a good first step to making your bathroom safer and more accessible for your current and future needs. However, how can you be certain you are making the right decision?<\/span><\/p>\n

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Today’s walk in showers are beautiful and trendy. Image credit: Senior Safe<\/a><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

Here are a few factors that could indicate that a walk in shower will benefit you and your health:<\/span><\/p>\n