Bathroom Safety
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Place a slip-resistant rug adjacent to the bathtub for safe exit and entry.
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Mount a liquid soap dispenser on the bathtub/shower wall.
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Install grab bars on the bathroom walls.
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Keep a night-light in the bathroom.
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Use a rubber mat or place nonskid adhesive textured strips on the tub.
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Replace glass shower enclosures with non-shattering material.
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Stabilize yourself on the toilet by using either a raised seat or a special toilet seat with armrests.
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Use a sturdy, plastic seat in the bathtub if you cannot lower yourself to the floor of the tub or if you are unsteady.