Mobility and safety are central to independence. A poorly chosen chair or unsafe environment raises the risk of pain, skin breakdown, and falls.

Bathrooms remain one of the most hazardous areas in the home, where slips and falls often result in serious injuries, especially for older adults and people with limited mobility. The core challenge is creating a space that balances safety, accessibility, and compliance with California’s strict building standards without sacrificing comfort or design.

How a simple and accessible test — the EKG — can reveal hidden issues in heart function. It explains that an EKG helps detect arrhythmias, heart attacks, heart enlargement, medication effects, and electrolyte imbalances, while also noting its limitations as only the first step in a broader diagnostic process.

Falls in older adults are a major health concern, leading to millions of ER visits and hospitalizations each year. While personal health factors like muscle weakness are hard to change, proper equipment and home modifications can significantly improve safety.