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Aging Well | Last Active: Oct 21 10:18am | Replies (357)
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@sueinmn

Hi Chris, I'm not Ed, but we have grab bars that match the faucets and other fixtures in our bathrooms and double as towel bars.
When we remodeled our bath in Texas, I had the contractors do it (in addition to the ones in the shower.) They thought it was such a great idea that they recommend it to all of their older clients now. Nobody realizes these are grab bars unless you point it out to them.
I like the idea of a grab bar at the garage door coming into the foyer!
We always learn from one another.

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edsutton | @edsutton | Oct 11 11:02am

Chris-
Like Sue says, I replaced several 24" towel racks with 24" grab bars.
They were there just in time when I needed them.
I believe it's best to have a few more grab bars where ever they can be added.
Also, notice how often in homes the stair rail ends a little short of the last two steps. That's beautiful until you miss the last step going down.
Once you fall it's too late!

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