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For seniors aging in place, the bathroom is one of the most dangerous rooms in the home. Every year, over 235,000 older adults visit the ER due to bathroom falls — most around the tub. While traditional bathtubs have been the norm, walk-in tubs are emerging as a safer, more accessible alternative. But are they truly safer? And what about the risks? In this 2025 expert guide, Royal Bath Place, a trusted walk-in tub provider, breaks down the real safety differences, common myths, installatio

For seniors aging in place, the bathroom is one of the most dangerous rooms in the home. Every year, over 235,000 older adults visit the ER due to bathroom falls — most around the tub. While traditional bathtubs have been the norm, walk-in tubs are emerging as a safer, more accessible alternative. But are they truly safer? And what about the risks? In this 2025 expert guide, Royal Bath Place, a trusted walk-in tub provider, breaks down the real safety differences, common myths, installatio