Stair Handrail Height
Thirty-four to thirty-eight inches above the stair nosing, on both sides, with grip you can actually close a hand around.
Guides
Toilet Height for Seniors
Seventeen to nineteen inches to the top of the seat. Standard toilets are 15, which is where knees and hips give out.
Turning Space for a Wheelchair
Sixty inches for a full circle, or a 60-by-60 T-turn. Most existing bathrooms have neither, and here is what to do about that.
Clear Doorway Width for a Wheelchair
Thirty-two inches of clear width, measured with the door open. The frame measurement everyone uses is the wrong one.
The Bathroom: What to Change, in What Order
More falls happen here than in any other room, and the fixes are unusually cheap. This is the order that gets the most safety for the least money.
They Are Coming Home From the Hospital: The Setup Checklist
Discharge dates move up with no notice. This is the room-by-room list of what to change first, what can wait, and what to measure while you still have time.
Rollators That Fit Through a 28-Inch Doorway
Most rollators are 24 to 27 inches wide, and most old bathroom doors are 28. Here is how to measure the gap you actually have before you buy.
Grab Bars for a Fiberglass Shower With No Studs
A one-piece fiberglass surround is not a structural wall. Here is what actually holds, what only looks like it holds, and how to check before you drill.
Grab Bar Keeps Coming Loose? Here Is What Went Wrong
A bar that works loose was almost never installed into a stud. Here is how to tell what it is anchored to, and what to do about each case.
How Long a Ramp Do You Need? Start With the Rise
One inch of rise needs one foot of ramp. Three steps usually means a 21-foot ramp, which surprises everyone. Here are the numbers and the landing rule.