Most residential bathrooms aren’t designed for aging in place. Our bathroom is both the most critical and the most dangerous room in our home. When it comes to remaining in the home, our bathroom is often the deciding factor. Please recall the bathroom image above. Imagine while recovering from surgery that you or a loved one need to use a wheel chair. What would it be like to wash your hands? What about more complex tasks such as using the toilet or bathing? – See more at: http://igrow.org/healthy-families/aging/bathroom-design-for-independence/