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We dig into a hidden hazard—reaching—and show how towel placement, toilet paper position, and smarter storage can prevent bathroom falls for older adults. We share a simple reach test, backup storage strategy, and practical tools that make a bathroom safer right away.• why reaching triggers many bathroom falls• towel placement within arm’s reach and near grab bars• toilet paper in the sweet spot at hand level• safe zone storage from shoulder to hip height• reliable caddies, shelves, and strong suction organizers• backups kept close so no risky restocking• the close-eyes reach test for home setup• aging bodies need supportive layouts, not strainPlease share this episode with someone you care about who could use the in ...