If you're reaching that stage in your life where it's getting more difficult to care for your own needs, you don't automatically have to transition to an assisted-living facility. You might be able to remain in your own home. Many people are now choosing to age-in-place, an option that allows them to modify their existing homes to accommodate their changing needs. If you've decided to age-in-place, there are some things you'll have to do to make your home more accessible. Here are three modifications that will make your bathroom accessible to your changing mobility issues.

Walk-In Tubs

Mobility issues can make it difficult to get in and out of the bathtub. One of the problems is the elevated edge that requires you to step up and over. Not only that, but the slippery surface of the bathtub floor can lead to slip-and-fall accidents. If you plan on aging-in-place, you might want to invest in a walk-in tub with a slip-resistant floor. Walk-in tubs provide easy access through a built-in side door. Once inside the tub, you can sit down on the built-in seat and close the door. The door provides an airtight seal that prevents leaking. When you're done bathing, you can dry off inside the tub before exiting. 

Non-Slip Floors

Traditional tile floors can be slippery when wet. That means that even a small amount of moisture on the floor can lead to a slip-and-fall accident. You can make your bathroom floor more accessible by installing non-slip flooring. Textured tiles provide slip-resistant beauty for your bathroom area. If you prefer to keep your existing flooring, you can place slip-resistant bathtub stickers on your bathroom floor. This will help prevent slip-and-fall accidents while walking in your bathroom.

Wall-Mount Toilets

If you have mobility issues, it's not always easy to use a standard toilet. Most toilets sit so low to the ground that they can be difficult to access comfortably. That's where wall-mount toilets come in. With wall-mount toilets, you can decide the sitting height of the seat. To provide maximum accessibility and safety, be sure to install a grab bar on the wall next to the toilet. This will ensure that you have something to stabilize yourself on as you use the toilet.

Now that you're planning for your retirement years, be sure that your home is ready to age-in-place. The tips provided here will help you design a bathroom that will accommodate your changing mobility. For more information on walk-in tubs and other mobility aids, contact a company like Twin City Stair Lifts.