During the past few weeks, we have addressed the concerns of a reader who was worried about her disabled husband. We suggested some simple fixes they could do to make life easier and safer for him ...

Dear Pat: I am going to install some new grab and towel bars in my bathroom. It has ceramic tile on the walls, and I am having trouble drilling into it. What is the best method to mount things on tile ...

Q: My husband has a neurological disorder. His eye-hand coordination and strength are OK, but he has difficulty walking, and his balance is lousy. Stairs are a challenge. He is resisting installing ...

Q: My father nearly slipped and fell in the shower. I want to install a grab bar to help prevent this from happening again. The shower is average in size and has ceramic tile on the walls. Any ...

Question: My husband, who is now in his 80s, was recently hospitalized due to a chronic medical condition, and last week was moved from the hospital to the rehabilitation center. A vocational ...

Beyond serving as a means of towel storage between washing and bathing activities, towel bars are a decorating accessory - displaying favorite towels and wash cloths. Yet, a towel bar will do anything ...

Remove tripping hazards like clutter and slippery rugs to make aging in place safer. Improve lighting with table lamps, reading lights, and motion sensors in key areas. Install grab bars as an ...