Grab the Bars

Learn about our current initiative to close the gap in senior fall prevention.

Closing the Gap in Fall Prevention

Falls are the leading cause of fatal injury among seniors. In fact, every 11 seconds, a senior is treated in the emergency room for a fall. And over 80% of those falls happen in the bathroom.

But there is a simple solution that can help significantly reduce a senior’s risk of falling: grab bars. Grab bars are a simple and cost-effective solution that can be easily installed in any bathroom to provide support and stability, reducing falls and serious injuries.

Our Grab the Bars initiative aims to raise funds to provide grab bars for seniors who may not otherwise have the means or ability to install them. Join us in this initiative and help Close the Gap in Senior Care by donating today.

$170,000+

Every $250 installs 2 grab bars in a senior’s bathroom.

30 Days

Upon approval, grab bars are installed within a few weeks of nomination.

558 Grab Bars

To date, 279 seniors have received grab bars in their homes.

How It Works

Lowe’s Livable Home has partnered with us to give our grab bar fundraiser a national impact. Any senior who demonstrates financial need is eligible to be nominated for 2 grab bars. If their nomination is approved, a Lowe’s Livable Home contractor will reach out within a few days to coordinate a time to install grab bars.

Grab the Bars: FAQ

How much of my donation will go toward grab bars?

100% of every donation goes directly to grab bars for seniors. Caring Senior Service, our enterprise partner, funds all of our administrative costs — things like staff salaries, rent, office supplies, technology, etc. — so you can give knowing 100% of your donation directly funds grab bars for seniors. Caring Senior Service is a senior home care franchise with locations across the US.

Is my donation secure?

Yes. Our fundraiser is powered and protected by GiveButter. Learn more about how GiveButter protects your information.

Is my donation tax-deductible?

Donations are tax-deductible within the guidelines of United States law. Close the Gap in Senior Care is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization based in the US. The tax ID/EIN for Close the Gap in Senior Care is 87-3313335. Use your email receipt as your official record to claim your donation as a deduction on your US taxes.

Who is eligible to receive grab bars?

Seniors aged 65+ who live in the US and are unable to independently afford the cost of installation. Seniors must own a house or mobile home. Seniors who live in an apartment or rental property are ineligible unless they can provide written permissions for installation from the property owner.

How does the nomination process work?

Currently our nomination process is open to referral partners that work closely with branch locations of our enterprise partner, Caring Senior Service. Nominations from the general public may open up in the future.

Once a nomination is received, Close the Gap in Senior Care reviews the nomination for eligibility, and when approved, forwards on to our installation partner, Lowe’s Livable Home (LLH) and simultaneously notifies the nominator so that they may give the news to the nominated senior.

An LLH contractor contacts the nominated senior, or their designated point of contact, within 48 hours of receiving the information. The LLH contractor works with the senior to find the best date and time to do the installation.

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