Most people know that the bathroom is the most dangerous room in the home. There are a few different reasons for this, but the main culprit is slippery surfaces. Slips and falls in the bathroom can easily turn lethal, especially since there are many hard surfaces that you could impact. The risk is higher for older ones since they often have issues with their balance and are frailer. So, it is worth it to take a few steps to make your bathroom a safer place to be.
If you have bathmats in your bathroom, you should ensure they don’t make the situation worse. Loose mats should have a non-slip backing, to prevent them from becoming a danger. If they don’t have that, you’re better off removing the mat altogether.
For your tub, there are some options for making it safer. Non-slip stickers can make it more secure, or you could put a non-slip mat on the floor, but you should ensure it doesn’t become a biohazard.
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