Replacing an existing tub or shower with a walk-in tub is a home upgrade that can be worthwhile for older adults or anyone with mobility issues, but it’s not as simple as swapping one tub for another.

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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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