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 ...
Because of my back pain and mobility problems, I’m interested in getting a walk-in bathtub that’s safe and easy to get in and out of. What all can you tell me about walk-in tubs, and can you recommend ...
Massachusetts has some of the oldest housing stock in the country. This can pose challenges for older adults who want to age in place. One step homeowners can take to overcome these issues is ...
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 ...
Connecticut has one of the oldest housing stocks in the U.S., with many homes built long before accessibility was a design priority. Their narrow bathrooms and deep tubs can pose serious fall risks ...
When Amanda Welch meets with new clients, 7 times out of 10 they’ll ask, “Do we take out the bathtub?” “People say that a lot. A lot,” says Welch, owner of Brooks Vale Design in Woodinville. “It’s one ...