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 ...

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 ...

Walk-in tubs offer a safe and comfortable bathing experience, especially for those with mobility challenges. Understanding the standard dimensions and space requirements is crucial for selecting the ...

Everyone enjoys a relaxing bath or an invigorating shower. But for the elderly or disabled, traditional bathtubs and showers can present a safety challenge. Taking that first step into a bathtub or ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Because of my back pain and mobility problems, I’m interested in getting a walk-in bathtub that’s safe and easy to get in and out of. What all can you tell me about walk-in tubs, and can you recommend ...