Knowledge

Falls prevention without the jargon, written from home assessments rather than brochures.

• Why most falls happen in the bathroom (and what actually prevents them)

  Bathrooms do not look dangerous. That is precisely the problem. Here is what a falls assessment actually looks at.

• Suction grab bars vs drilled grab rails: how to choose safely

  Both have a place. Getting the choice wrong in either direction creates risk. Here is the decision I use with clients.

• How to fit a suction grab bar correctly (and test it properly)

  Most suction handle failures are fitting failures. Ten seconds of preparation is the difference.

• A bathroom safety checklist for elderly parents you can do this weekend

  You do not need a renovation. You need about two hours, a checklist and a willingness to have one honest conversation.