August 13, 2026 8:03 am
Clark County, Health, Life 
Home Instead caregiver Andrea Salinas, left, checks client Betty Tribe’s vital signs on July 30 at Tribe’s home in Ridgefield. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian)
Home Instead caregiver Andrea Salinas, left, checks client Betty Tribe’s vital signs on July 30 at Tribe’s home in Ridgefield. (Photos by Taylor Balkom/The Columbian)
Home Instead caregiver Andrea Salinas, left, checks client Betty Tribe’s weight on July 30 at Tribe’s home in Ridgefield. (Photos by Taylor Balkom/The Columbian)
A grip attaches to a shower wall at Betty Tribe’s home in Ridgefield, as seen July 30. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian)
Hand rails border a toilet at Betty Tribe’s home in Ridgefield, as seen July 30. Bathrooms are widely considered the most dangerous room in the house for seniors. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian)
A ramp leads to the front door of Betty Tribe’s home in Ridgefield, as seen July 30. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian)
It’s no secret that bathrooms can be a hazardous place in the home for older adults. Water can make the floors slippery, and struggling to get off the toilet can easily lead to injury.
Ground-level falls are the leading cause of injury for adults age 65 and older, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. They’re also the leading cause of injury-related deaths in this demographic, with the rate only increasing.
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