It shouldn’t come as a surprise that falls resulting from getting in and out of the tub are among the most common injuries affecting older Americans. One of the simplest ways to make a bathtub safer and more accessible is to swap the existing 5-ft. tub with an end-drain Ensemble shower unit from Sterling. The Ensemble is available as a shower base for tiled walls (starting at $292) and as a full shower surround with built-in storage shelves (starting at $770). Made from Vikrell solid plastic, the units are available in white and biscuit and can be outfitted with backing for grab bars. After installing several Vikrell shower units, I’m impressed at how easily they go together and how tough they are.
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