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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 July 20, 2011

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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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2. 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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3. 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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4. 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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