If you’ve ever tuned in to a home improvement show and gotten inspired to completely rip out your bathtub and replace it with a spacious walk-in shower, you wouldn’t be alone. “It's a very popular ...

For seniors and those with mobility challenges, finding a safe and reliable walk-in tub can make bathing more comfortable. These tubs replace the high walls of a standard bathtub with a low step-in ...

Everyone enjoys a relaxing bath or an invigorating shower. But for the elderly or disabled, traditional bathtubs and showers can present a safety challenge. Taking that first step into a bathtub or ...

You could spend anywhere from several hundred to several thousand dollars replacing your tub, depending on the scope of your project, whether you do the work yourself, what kind of bathtub you choose ...

In an older house, the wrong “upgrade” can quietly erase tens of thousands of dollars in resale value before you ever call a ...

I am retired and would like to be able to stay in my home, “age in place” as they say. To feel more secure and avoid falls I would love to have a walk-in shower with safety grab bars instead of the ...

In recent years, freestanding bathtubs that make a statement have become desirable additions in many homeowners' bathrooms. At the same time, walk-in showers have been getting bigger, sometimes coming ...

Medicare does not typically cover the cost of walk-in showers, as they are considered home modifications rather than durable medical equipment (DME). Exceptions may exist, and Medicare Advantage plans ...

Deb Hipp is a freelance health and medical writer and editor who lives in Kansas City, Missouri. She is a former investigative reporter with more than 25 years of experience as a journalist and writer ...

Home is the place where you're supposed to feel safest. But as you get older, fall risks lurk everywhere: on loose stairs, in cluttered hallways, and especially in the bathroom. Falls are the number ...