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Aging-in-place bathroom remodeling in Nashville<\/h2>\n
In this article, we cover mobility-related bathroom remodeling for aging in place. Broderick Builders has been remodeling Nashville-area homes for over 40 years and is proud to serve the entire Nashville metro area and other parts of Middle Tennessee. For more general information about the aging-in-place trend, please see our post entitled Aging-in-place remodeling in Nashville<\/a>.<\/em><\/div>\n

When the subject of aging in place comes up (and it’s a very popular remodeling topic in the Nashville area these days), the room that probably receives the most attention is the bathroom<\/strong>. Although the risk of slipping and falling can exist anywhere in a house, the risk of a fall-related injury may be greater in the bathroom than any other room.The AARP<\/a> makes this quite clear in their blog post Beware: The Most Dangerous Room In The House<\/a>.<\/p>\n

No-curb showers<\/h3>\n
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Here’s an example of a no-curb shower. This is just one of the many bathroom remodel features which make the bathroom much safer and much more suitable for older folks who want to age in place.<\/p><\/div>\n

A no-curb shower eliminates the need to step over a barrier to get in and out of the shower. Barrier-free showers are also perfect for anyone in a wheelchair since they will be able to roll right into the shower.<\/p>\n

Related: Nashville bathroom remodeling trends<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

A no-curb shower<\/strong> is also known as (or very similar to):<\/p>\n