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Most people picture bath safety as grab bars for an older adult, but the unseen story is how often caregivers get hurt in the bathroom. We pull back the curtain on why this room is uniquely hazardous—tight space, slick surfaces, and rushed moments—and how a few simple changes can protect both people. Drawing on years of occupational therapy experience, we break down the injury patterns that show up during bathing help, from awkward twists to heavy, unplanned lifts, and show how to replace brute force with smart design.You’ll hear practical, low-cost upgrades that turn the bathroom into a partner. We talk through where to place grab bars for real leverage, why a shower chair or transfer bench instantly reduces strain, ...