you need to.
* Do not rush when bending or turning.
Afterward:
* Step out carefully.
* Hold a secure grab bar if necessary.
* Pause before walking if you feel lightheaded.
* Dry wet floors promptly.
## The Bottom Line
Showering after 60 is generally safe, and there is no reason for healthy older adults to fear an ordinary shower.
The most useful precautions are straightforward: **avoid extreme temperatures, rise and move gradually, pay attention to dizziness, and make the bathroom resistant to falls**.
Some of the more dramatic online claims—such as mandatory 60–90 minute
