Keeping Towels and Supplies Within Easy Reach
Senior Safety Advice · Esther C Kane CAPS, C.D.S.
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We dig into a hidden hazard—reaching—and show how towel placement, toilet paper position, and smarter storage can prevent bathroom falls for older adults. We share a simple reach test, backup storage strategy, and practical tools that make a bathroom safer right away.• why reaching triggers many bathroom falls• towel placement within arm’s reach and near grab bars• toilet paper in the sweet spot at hand level• safe zone storage from shoulder to hip height• reliable caddies, shelves, and strong suction organizers• backups kept close so no risky restocking• the close-eyes reach test for home setup• aging bodies need supportive layouts, not strainPlease share this episode with someone you care about who could use the information to make their life safer.You'll find more resources for seniors and caregivers on our website at SeniorSafetyAdvice.comIf you're searching for an Aging in Place specialist, please visit our sister website at AgingInPlaceDirectory.comAnd if you haven't subscribed to our YouTube channel or to this podcast yet, go ahead and do that right now!
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