Carrying Groceries Up Stairs Safely After a Knee Replacement
The short answer is: not for several weeks. Most patients should not carry groceries in their hands while using mobility aids or climbing stairs until at...
Category Age-in-place-safely
Practicing Floor Transfers Safely After 60 to Preserve Independence
Practicing floor transfers safely after 60 is one of the most direct ways to preserve your independence and reduce the risk of serious injury.
Walk-in Tub vs Walk-in Shower: Which Is Better for Aging in Place
For most older adults, a walk-in tub is the better choice for aging in place because it eliminates the dangerous step over a tub edge, provides secure...
Grab Bar Placement in the Bathroom: A Room-by-Room Guide for Aging in Place
Grab bars should be installed horizontally near the toilet (16 to 18 inches above the seat), vertically or at a 45-degree angle in the shower or tub...
How to Age in Place Safely
About 90% of adults over 65 say they want to stay in their own home as long as possible. The houses they live in were almost never designed for that. This article walks through a room-by-room playbook for fitting a…