Bathroom Safety -- Preventing Slips and Falls

— Written by Sarah Kirby | April 24, 2017 (Updated: April 24, 2017, 9:39 a.m.)

Eighty percent of the older adult falls occur in the bathroom and over 2/3rds of all injuries happen in the tub or shower. Wet slippery surfaces can be dangerous and a hazard. Check out this infographic from HUD about ways to prevent slips and falls in the bathroom.

Bathroom safety infographic titled "BATHROOM SAFETY SLIPS AND FALLS" with tub, toilet, and prevention tips

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Sarah Kirby Professor Emerita, Director Strategic Initiatives

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