What problem does it solve?
- Older adults are more vulnerable to fractures after a fall, especially in bathrooms, corridors and beside beds.
- A suitable floor cannot replace handrails or supervision, but it can reduce slipping and make the landing surface less hard.
What should you check?
- Anti-slip performance for wet and dry conditions.
- Impact absorption matched to the user group.
- Wheelchair and care-bed compatibility.
- Cleaning, odor control and antibacterial surface claims backed by test evidence.
Where is it most useful?
- Senior bedrooms, nursing-home corridors, bathrooms, rehab rooms and home ageing-in-place projects are the first areas to assess.