I used to think bathroom safety was mostly about the shower. Slippery tile. Wet floors. Maybe a grab bar near the tub.
But what I didn't realize — until I saw it laid out clearly — is that most falls don't happen during dramatic moments. They happen during ordinary ones. Standing up. Turning. Reaching. Trying not to ask for help.
Seeing it visually changed how I looked at the space altogether.
What struck me most wasn't how complicated the fixes were. It was how quiet the risks are. A towel bar that looks sturdy but isn't. A toilet that's just a little too low. A threshold you stop noticing — until someone catches a toe.
None of this means something is "wrong." It just means our homes weren't designed with aging in mind.
If you're in that in-between place — wanting to keep things familiar, but safer — this perspective helped me slow down and make better decisions. Not all at once. Just one small change at a time.
If it helps, we put together a calm, room-by-room bathroom safety guide for families walking this road. No remodels. No pressure. Just practical support when you're ready.
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