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The Canadian city of Ottawa suggests you take these steps to skid-proof your bathroo as slippery tubs and water-splashed bathroom floors are common reasons for senior spills

· Make sure the bathtub plug is easy to reach and to use.
· Use a rubber mat every time you take a bath or shower.
· Make sure anti-slip decals on the bottom of the bathtub are no more than two inches apart.
· Install at least two grab bars in the tub area.
· Check that portable grab bars don’t move when used for climbing out of the tub.
· Use a rug with a rubber backing outside the tub.