Falls present a real health risk for older adults, and the bathroom can be particularly perilous. However, understanding the risks and making certain modifications can improve bathroom safety for ...

Making some bathroom safety changes can help reduce the risk of serious falls, which is especially high in older age and in slippery environments. The bathroom is an environment in which you are ...

The bathroom is meant to be a place of relaxation and rejuvenation, but it can also be a potential danger zone if proper care is not taken. One of the main causes of bathroom falls is wet and slippery ...

We’ve all experienced that moment of panic when reaching for the shampoo in the shower when we suddenly feel our feet falter on the slick surface of a porcelain tub. We instinctually grab for anything ...

Q. As my mother’s mobility gets more limited, I’m concerned about her bathing and the risk of getting hurt. What can I do to improve the safety of her bathroom? As we age, our balance, strength, and ...

(WGHP) — We talk a lot about keeping children safe in the bathroom, but that room also poses a safety risk for older adults. January is Bathroom Safety Month. As our Successful Aging expert Linda ...

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Board of Education candidates call for action after fatal stabbing ...