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Grab Bars Create a Safe Bathroom Environment
Grab Bars Are Important Safety Feature for Arthritis Patients

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Updated October 30, 2009

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Everyone should be careful when they get in and out of a shower or bathtub. People with arthritis are dealing with limited range of motion, pain, and weakness -- so safety is a concern. Grab bars can improve bathroom safety. If you have grab bars, suffice to say, you have made improvements and created a safe environment. If you don't, consider these grab bars for your bathroom.

1. Ginger - Grab Bar - Empire - 668R-26

Grab bar is 1.25" diameter. Meets ADA requirements. Long grab bar for the wall of your shower.
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3. Adjustable Length Suction Cup Grab Bars - Small - Adjustable

No holes to drill. Portable, quick and easy to install on any smooth surface. Large 4.5 inch suction cups provide stability. Available in three telescoping lengths.
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4. Chrome Grab Bars - 18' Long knurled chrome, 3 Unit / Case

Safety in the shower. Chrome-finished grab bar may be used horizontally or vertically. Complete with mounting hardware.
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5. Bath Tub Grab Bars, White Vinyl - 24 in.

Large 1 in. heavy duty grab bars mount on a wall or shower stall. Rust-resistant, all steel tubular construction. Weight capacity is 250 lbs. Knurled chrome-plated finish or white vinyl-coated. Also available in stainless steel. ADA compliant.
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6. Plumb Shop 12" Chrome Safety Grab Bar/ Tub Rail

Chrome grab bar provides extra support and balance when entering and leaving the tub. Grab bar has rubber pads that won't mar tub finish. Meets ADA standards. Fits most bathtubs.
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7. Gatco Marina 36" Decorative Grab Bar Chrome 865

Not all grab bars are boring! This one is a little more snazzy.
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