1 in 4 seniors will fall this year
The 5-Minute Home Safety Audit
Is your parent's bathroom a fall risk? Walk through these 10 expert checks used by Georgia's top ADA contractor.
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#1
Shower Threshold
Is there a step higher than ½ inch to enter the shower?
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#2
Grab Bars
Are there grab bars next to the toilet AND inside the shower?
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#3
The "Golden Triangle"
Can your parent reach the toilet, shower, and sink within 5 feet?
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#4
Toilet Height
Is the toilet seat lower than 17 inches from the floor?
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#5
Nighttime Lighting
Can they see the bathroom floor at 2 AM without a blinding overhead light?
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#6
Floor Surface
Is the bathroom floor glossy or smooth when wet?
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#7
Door Width
Is the bathroom doorway at least 32 inches wide?
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#8
The Tub Climb
Does your parent step OVER a bathtub wall to bathe?
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#9
Water Temperature
Is the water heater set above 120°F?
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#10
The "What If" Plan
If your parent fell right now, could they reach help?
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