John Nielson, 74, followed closely behind the ambulance as it carried his wife, Nora, 72, to the emergency room. Sick with worry, anger, and self-blame, he worried that he’d never see her alive again.

42 minutes earlier, John had knocked on the door to the bathroom, where his wife was taking an unusually long time in the shower.

“I didn’t really think anything of it,” John says, “until I noticed that almost an hour had gone by and she was still in there.”

John called for Nora after she’d failed to acknowledge his knock. After calling her name several more times, John decided to check on her. He had an uneasy feeling in his stomach as he opened the door. Half-in the shower and half-out, Nora was slumped over the edge of the tub.

“Her head was bleeding,” John says. “I tried to shake her awake, but she wasn’t moving. I thought-”

John takes a moment to blow his nose into his handkerchief.

“I didn’t know what to think.”

John immediately called 911. 38 minutes and 52 seconds later, they arrived on the scene. Still unconscious, they lifted Nora into the ambulance and headed toward the hospital.

Once at the hospital, Nora was brought back to stable condition by Dr. Jason Hallmark. Unfortunately, it was something Hallmark sees far too often.

“These types of accidents are an everyday occurrence in thousands of households across the country,” Hallmark says. “Mrs. Nielson was incredibly lucky. Oftentimes people go a lot longer without being checked on. And the worst part is that it can all be prevented.”

Always concerned for safety, Hallmark travels to nursing homes across the state to give vital information for preventing falls. One of the products he personally recommends in the SteadyMat Bath Mat.

“Every single home should be equipped with a proper safety bath mat,” Hallmark says. “It can not only prevent falls for seniors, but for healthy adults and children, as well. It’s simply necessary for safety.”

After hearing about the potentially life-saving qualities of the SteadyMat, I wanted to get some more information and find out just exactly what it is...

The SteadyMat isn’t like typical bath mats, which can either be tough on the feet, or, slide around on the bottom of the tub, defeating the purpose. Instead, the SteadyMatt’s made from a special polysponge fiber and infused with microband—a soft yet sturdy material that’s incredibly porous. So, water flows right through.

A happy side effect of the microband material is that, since it allows water to flow freely, there’s no buildup of soap scum or mildew.

And, the microscopic pores are so tiny, they catch and prevent any hair from going down the drain, keeping the pipes clear and free from buildup.

Apparently, SteadyMat is already widely-known across the country, with over 1 million Americans having purchased them to reduce the likelihood of a fall.

This seems to be a response to a recent CDC study, which stated an estimated 234,000 were treated in U.S. emergency departments for injuries that occurred in bathrooms. And, when you look at the numbers, it’s no surprise seniors everywhere are getting the SteadyMat to help protect them in the bathtub.

In fact, the study stated that 80% of seniors had experienced falls in bathroom, and one-third of adults over 65 were hospitalized due to injuries incurred in the bathroom.

Now more than ever, seniors are taking the risk of a bathtub fall seriously by ordering the SteadyMat.

Since its debut, SteadyMat has been constantly selling out, due to people who are taking their health seriously.

This is in no small part due to the large orders being placed by hospitals, nursing homes, and home-care facilities as they work to reduce the risk of danger in the bathroom.

So, I ordered one from the official website, and it arrived in the mail two days later. After unboxing it and “installing” it in the bathtub (I use quotes because the “installation” process is just laying it right on the bottom of the bathtub), I immediately saw why Dr. Hallmark is so adamant about families having one.

Here’s what I noticed...

Safe and Secure: The SteadyMat stays in place while I take shower. It won’t budge, even when I try pushing it with my feet.

Anti-Slip: Soap runs right through it, so even when there are a lot of suds they don’t just “sit” on the mat.

Comfortable: It’s soft enough where I don’t have that classic “rough ache” on the bottom of my feet, like what sometimes happens with other bath mats. But, it’s still textured enough that I know I wont slip at all.

No Puddles: So, while I was remarkably comfortable standing on it, the water drained right through to the bottom. I even put it right over the drain as a test, and no puddles formed at all.

Stays Clean: After 60 days of using it, the mat stays clean and looks like new. The instructions say it’s washing machine safe, if I ever want to wash it, but I haven’t had to since mildew and mold don’t build up.

I was so impressed with the SteadyMat, I ended up getting two more… one for my second bathroom and one for my parents as a gift. They love it, and it’s nice knowing they’re protected against falls.

The price is pretty reasonable at $30 for a mat. And, for the peace of mind it gives you, it’s definitely worth it. Just the simple fact alone that it can and probably will save your life makes the SteadyMat a no-hesitation buy. It’s easy to see why Dr. Hallmark recommends this product so adamantly.