Bathroom falls: how common they are, and how to prevent them
What the Canadian data says about falls as we age, why bathrooms carry extra risk, and a no-renovation checklist that targets the moments falls actually happen.
Guides
Home safety, explained plainly
Practical guides on bathroom safety, fall prevention and aging in place, written for Southeastern Ontario and backed by real data. No jargon, no scare tactics, just what works and what it costs.
Tub cut-out vs. walk-in tub vs. full conversion
A plain comparison of the main ways to make a bathroom safer, what each costs in time and money, and how to choose the right one.
More guides on the way
We are adding to this library. Coming next:
- What a safe-bathroom conversion costs in Ontario, with no surprises.
- Paying for accessibility equipment in Ontario: ADP and other programs.
- Coming home from hospital: a room-by-room bathroom safety checklist.
These guides are general home-safety information, not medical advice. For needs specific to you, an occupational therapist can help.