While it can be expensive, do not forget about the bathroom. This is probably the single most dangerous place in the home due to all the hard surfaces that exist. Both my grandparents ended up having multiple falls in their bathrooms - this despite a live-in caregiver standing feet away. Get rid of the tub, and get one of those sit down stallls they can bathe in. Yes it costs, but it will be worth it. I researched extensively and found one that had lots of features for my grandparents to bathing independently at ellasbubbles.com
What I did to Prevent falls in the bathroom while still maintaining independent bathing
Install Walk In Tub W/ Door that Opens
(The ella's deluxe model has a stainless steel door with latch)
(The door has a rubber sealant it doesn't leak!)
Install grab bars on the walls around the around the bathtub
Place slip-resistant rugs inside the shower/tub and next to the bathtub for
safe exit and entry
Hire an Bathing Aid, My experience this didn't work so well. The grandparents are people they wanted privacy in there own bathroom. Im telling you from experience that the walk in tub is the way to go.
Ellas bubbles had the most reasonable rates for walk in tubs and the installation of the tub. There contractors are great very reasonable as well able to work on a budget.
Http://www.ellasbubbles.com
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