Everyone enjoys a relaxing bath or an invigorating shower. But for the elderly or disabled, traditional bathtubs and showers can present a safety challenge. Taking that first step into a bathtub or ...

If you’ve ever tuned in to a home improvement show and gotten inspired to completely rip out your bathtub and replace it with a spacious walk-in shower, you wouldn’t be alone. “It's a very popular ...

The whole bathtub-versus-shower debate has been going on since at least 1834, when President Andrew Jackson remodeled the White House. Jackson opted for the whole shebang, installing "warm, cold and ...

Ever thought about your bathtub as a ticking time bomb? Sounds dramatic, right? Yet for many homeowners, that clawfoot tub or ...

I am retired and would like to be able to stay in my home, “age in place” as they say. To feel more secure and avoid falls I would love to have a walk-in shower with safety grab bars instead of the ...

Arthritis and other conditions that impair mobility can make everyday tasks like taking a bath exceptionally difficult. That’s why, if it is getting tough for you or one of your loved ones to take a ...

For seniors and those with mobility challenges, finding a safe and reliable walk-in tub can make bathing more comfortable. These tubs replace the high walls of a standard bathtub with a low step-in ...

Deb Hipp is a freelance health and medical writer and editor who lives in Kansas City, Missouri. She is a former investigative reporter with more than 25 years of experience as a journalist and writer ...

Q: We have two full bathrooms and want to convert both tub and shower units to walk-in shower stalls. But some friends have mentioned that removing the bathtubs could possibly classify the bathrooms ...

Home is the place where you're supposed to feel safest. But as you get older, fall risks lurk everywhere: on loose stairs, in cluttered hallways, and especially in the bathroom. Falls are the number ...