As your loved one reaches their golden years and mobility is compromised, they might require day-to-day living assistance. Fortunately, as you step into the role of caregiver, there are a number of ways to make your home more comfortable, safer, and more conducive to their mobility challenges. If you’re looking to adapt your home to better meet your loved one’s needs, here’s a helpful guide.

A Caregiver’s Guide to Adapting Your Home for Limited Mobility

1. Remove Obstacles on Stairs

Stairs can pose obstacles to your loved one’s mobility in the home. To make it easier for them to get around, you can incorporate entranceway ramps, sturdier stairway railings, or a stairlift, if you have a multistory property. Lift chairs can also help those who have trouble standing from a seated position.

2. Make the Bathroom Safe & Accessible

80% of senior falls in the home occur in the bathroom. To prevent potential hazards, there are a number of ways to enhance bathroom safety for your loved one. Consider adding a toilet riser to make it easier to sit and stand, add a grab bar, and incorporate a handheld showerhead for more maneuverability. You may even want to upgrade to a stepless bathtub or add a transfer bench to make bathing easier.  

3. Add Additional Bed Support

If your loved one needs assistance getting out of bed, you can incorporate a bed rail. This rotating rail helps provide a supportive angle so that they can lift themselves up without putting excess pressure on the wrist. This will help make them more independent should they wake up in the middle of the night and need to get up and use the bathroom.

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