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Published Date 6/2/2026
Reading Time 6 min read

Bath Safety Q&A: Do I Need a Walk-In Tub?

Wondering whether you need a walk-in tub? Take our seven-question bath safety quiz to find out.

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Published Date 12/2/2025
Reading Time 10 min read

A Guide To Choosing the Right Shower Door Type & Size

Discover the perfect door for your walk-in shower with our complete guide to standard and custom sizes. Learn how to measure for shower doors, explore frameless and sliding glass options, and find the right door height and width for your space.

Published Date 12/1/2025
Reading Time 5 min read

5 Reasons To Get a Walk-In Shower With Bench Seating

A walk-in shower with bench seating provides both stability and comfort, allowing you to bathe with confidence.

Published Date 11/20/2025
Reading Time 7 min read

6 Tips for a Welcoming, Safer Bathroom for Grandparents

Make your bathroom a safe haven for visiting grandparents with simple upgrades that prevent slips and falls.

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Published Date 11/7/2025
Reading Time 14 min read

Comparing Walk-In Tubs, Showers and Tub-Shower Combos

If you’re shopping for a bathing solution that combines beauty and accessibility, a walk-in tub, shower or tub-shower combo should be at the top of your list. Compare these options by cost, features and safety to find the best fit for your home and lifestyle.

Published Date 10/22/2025
Reading Time 6 min read

10 Thoughtful Holiday Gift Ideas for Seniors

Finding the perfect gifts for seniors in your life can be challenging. To help cross this item off your busy holiday to-do list, Safe Step created a holiday gift guide for seniors designed for comfort, safety and peace of mind.

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Published Date 10/22/2025
Reading Time 7 min read

Walk-In Shower Safety Features Every Senior Should Have

Walk-in showers combine stylish design and important safety features to help seniors bathe confidently. Discover the leading walk-in shower safety features to make your bathroom safer and more accessible.

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Published Date 10/3/2025
Reading Time 6 min read

Why You Need a Walk-In Shower in Your Bathroom

Dreaming of a bathroom that’s both stylish and functional? You’re in good company. One in four homeowners plans to remodel a bathroom over the next five years. Discover how a modern walk-in shower will elevate your home’s bathroom now and in the future.

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Published Date 9/17/2025
Reading Time 7 min read

The Financial Benefits of Installing a Walk-In Tub

To lower long-term care costs and age in place with confidence, homeowners are reaping the financial benefits of walk-in tubs. Discover why a walk-in tub is a home improvement offering long-term savings, higher resale value and a better quality of life.

Safe Step walk-in tub installed in a home bathroom

Published Date 9/17/2025
Reading Time 6 min read

7 Modern Walk-In Tub Trends for 2025

A Safe Step Walk-In Tub combines modern design with functional support. It can also be an integral part of your bathroom redesign plans. Whether you’re remodeling your bathroom from fixtures to floors or simply sprucing up the color scheme, explore the top seven walk-in tub design trends for 2025.