likewise recommends grab bars inside and outside showers and bathtubs as part of fall prevention for older adults.
## 8. Use Proper Grab Bars — Not Towel Racks
If you lose your balance, your instinct may be to grab whatever is nearby.
A towel rack is not designed to support your body weight and may pull away from the wall.
Properly installed grab bars provide a much safer support point when:
* Entering the shower
* Leaving the shower
* Standing up
* Turning around
* Feeling unexpectedly dizzy
Grab bars are particularly helpful for anyone with
