age.
## Shower Safety Matters Too
For older adults, bathing is not only a skin-care issue. It can also be a fall-risk issue.
Useful precautions include:
* installing grab bars when needed
* using a non-slip shower surface
* keeping towels within easy reach
* avoiding slippery bath products
* using a shower chair if balance is poor
* keeping the bathroom comfortably warm
A person with significant mobility or balance problems may need assistance.
## When More Frequent Bathing May Be Necessary
Some circumstances call for more regular washing.
These include:
* heavy sweating
* physical exercise
* hot weather
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