Providing Your Parent With A Safer Home

If you have a parent that's starting to have a harder time getting around, then you should try to help them by setting their home up in a way that accommodates their physical needs. This article will explain some of the changes you can make around your parent's house to help them get around easier.

Have grab bars installed

You should have grab bars installed in the bathroom shower and next to the toilet. This is going to make it easier for your parent to navigate the bathroom and decrease the chances of them falling and getting injured. You can also have the bars installed in other areas of the house where you feel they have a hard time moving around.

Have a stair lift installed

If your parent lives in a two-story house and has a hard time getting up and down their stairs, then a stair lift can be an important investment. It will help them to get up and down the stairs without falling. The stair lift consists of a seat that goes all the way from the bottom of the stairs to the top landing. They can sit in it and use the controller to move it up and down the staircase.

Have a walk-in tub installed

If your parent enjoys taking baths but is starting to have a difficult time getting in and out of the regular bathtub, then a walk-in tub may be the answer. This type of tub has a door in it that they can walk right through and a seat so they can bathe at a higher height than sitting in a bathtub at floor level. Walk in tubs also have extra features to create a safer bathing experience, such as handheld showerheads, non-slip floors and seats, jets and more.

Get them a lift chair

If your parent is to the point where they have a hard time getting in and out of their chair, you should consider getting a lift chair for them. This is a recliner style chair that they can get help from when it comes to standing. The chair will move up and forward so they can easily step right out of it, causing less stress on their knees, hips and back.

These changes will help you to make a safer living environment for your parent so you can rest assured that their needs are being catered to.


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