Tag: grab bars
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New Research Reveals Which Home Modifications Actually Prevent Falls: Evidence-Based Guidance for Therapists
A groundbreaking 2025 systematic review by Crosby and colleagues has answered a critical question that home modification therapists face daily: which specific home modifications independently reduce falls in older adults ? Published in January 2026, this research analyzed nine randomized controlled trials across four countries to identify the most effective interventions for preventing falls among…
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Beyond Grab Bars: How Home Environment Shapes Mental Health Recovery in Older Adults
Mrs. Chen sat across from me in the living room of her home, her hands folded tightly in her lap. At 73, she’d recovered well from her hip fracture. Her daughter had done everything right—installed grab bars in the bathroom, added a raised toilet seat, purchased a rolling walker, and even rearranged the bedroom furniture…