The typical range for walk-in tub installation is $1,500 to $12,000, with a national average of $4,000. The most significant cost factors affecting the cost of a walk-in tub are the tub size, type, ...

The extra safety and comfort features of a walk-in tub (like heated seats or aromatherapy) are often worth it, especially for senior citizens and those with mobility issues, but they come at a hefty ...

Q: My husband and I have a lot fewer aches after a warm bath. But getting in and out is becoming hazardous as we age. We are thinking of getting a walk-in tub. Is that a smart idea? A: A walk-in tub ...

We’ve noticed a trend of seniors moving into mobile and modular homes over the last few years to downsize. If you or a loved one have decided to age in place in one of these homes, installing a ...

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 ...

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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 ...

Meaghan is an editor and writer who also has experience practicing holistic medicine as an acupuncturist and herbalist. She's passionate about helping individuals live full, healthy and happy lives at ...