The extra safety and comfort features of a walk-in tub (like heated seats or aromatherapy) are often worth it, especially for senior citizens and those with mobility issues, but they come at a hefty ...

We’ve noticed a trend of seniors moving into mobile and modular homes over the last few years to downsize. If you or a loved one have decided to age in place in one of these homes, installing a ...

Because of my mobility problems, I’m thinking about getting a walk-in bathtub that’s easy to get into and out of, but could use some help selecting one. What can you tell me about walk-in tubs, and ...

Sandra Gordon is a journalist specializing in health and medicine for consumers and healthcare providers. Her work has appeared in major magazines and websites, including Prevention, Parents, Medical ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Dear Savvy Senior: Because of my back pain and mobility problems, I’m interested in getting a walk-in bathtub that’s safe and easy to use. What can you tell me about walk-in tubs? — Old and Achy Dear ...