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At Grab Bar Plus, we understand the importance of maintaining independence for our loved ones as they age. Having the right home safety devices can make a significant difference in ensuring their comfort and security within their own home. Here are our top four must-try products to enhance safety and promote independence.

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As advocates for senior living safety in Tampa, FL, Grab Bar Plus recognizes the importance of preventing slips and falls in the home. Our mission is to equip you with essential knowledge about home safety devices that can enhance independence and security for seniors.

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Creating a safe environment is essential for seniors to maintain their independence and prevent falls. At Grab Bar Plus, we help you enhance home safety with practical tips and innovative home safety devices tailored for seniors in Tampa, FL. This blog will outline essential steps to ensure your loved ones are secure and comfortable in their homes.

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A Quick Residential Guide to Grab Bar Placement and Installation:

Grab bar placement can be vertically, horizontally, or diagonally depending upon various factors and requirements. Residential grab bar placement varies significantly from the predetermined locations outlined in the universal standards set for public housing and public facilities. One can often choose an effective residential grab bar placement strategy after assessing the availability of safe mounting locations, the wall configuration, and, most importantly, the resident's particular needs and wishes.

Residential grab bar placement is a tailored solution to a unique combination of structural, functional, and psychological factors.

The residential grab bar installation specialist often has to develop innovative functional solutions to accommodate the many variances in the client's...

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Tampa Bay Times - June 5, 2019

Deaths from falls among older Americans are on the rise.

By Lindsey Tanner | AP Medical Writer

New research shows fatal falls have nearly tripled in older Americans in recent years, rising to more than 25,000 deaths yearly.

The findings highlight the importance of fall prevention. A separate study bolsters evidence that programs focusing on improving muscle strength and balance can help achieve that goal.

Both studies were published Tuesday in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Circumstances weren't included in the data, but traumatic brain injuries and hip fractures leading to steep health declines are among causes of death in older adults who fall.

"People are living longer, living longer independently, and are living longer with cronic conditions," said Elizabeth Burns, a study co-author and health scientist at the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention's injury center.

She noted that some medications also make older adults prone to falls. That includes...

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