Medicare generally does not cover walk-in tubs because it considers them convenience items rather than medically necessary, although they can help prevent falls and include safety features.

Walk-in tubs protect older adults and those with disabilities from slips and falls in the bathroom. The safety features on walk-in tubs, like nonslip flooring, built-in grab bars and swinging ...

Could a walk-in tub help you avoid a bathroom spill? Yes, says Christopher Norman, a geriatric nurse practitioner with the National Council on Aging (NCOA). "They are designed to reduce the risk ...

In addition to the low threshold, most walk-in tubs have a built-in seat, grab bars, anti-slip floors and anti-scald valves. Some tubs also come with handheld showerheads and quick drains (that ...

In addition to the low threshold, most walk-in tubs also have a built-in seat, grab bars, anti-slip floors and anti-scald valves. Some tubs also come with handheld showerheads and quick drains (that ...

Because of my back pain and mobility problems, I’m interested in getting a walk-in bathtub that’s safe and easy to get in and out of. What all can you tell me about walk-in tubs, and can you ...

In addition to the low threshold, most walk-in tubs also have a built-in seat, grab bars, anti-slip floors and anti-scald valves. Some tubs also come with handheld showerheads and quick drains (that ...

For mobility challenged seniors, a walk-in bathtub can be a terrific option to consider because they’re much easier to get into and out of than a standard tub, which also helps prevent falls.

For their grandparents in their 80s, the shower is easier to get into. “Not having to walk over the bathtub makes it a lot safer and a lot easier to maneuver within the space,” Ducsik says.

Our editors also may be in touch with follow-up questions. Fortunately, installing a walk-in tub with shower, which features a low entry threshold and other health and safety measures, may help ...