Dear Savvy Senior: 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 ...

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 ...

Bathrooms can serve as sanctuaries, providing a warm tub to soak in after a long, weary day or a private place to retire for a few minutes of peace and quiet. Bathrooms also can be dangerous places, ...

If you’re considering a walk-in tub to improve bathroom safety, you’re likely wondering if Medicare will cover the cost. The short answer: Medicare rarely covers walk-in tubs, but some Medicare ...

Walk-in tubs make bathing safer because you don’t have to lift your leg up high to enter or exit, lessening the chance of falls. Instead, you enter and exit the tub using a door. But because walk-in ...

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 ...

Which nonslip bath mats are best? Though fun and exciting, the bathroom can be a dangerous place. With the combination of lots of running water and smooth tile or granite surfaces, bathroom cans ...