Help to stay safe at home
Small changes can make a home safer for an older parent: a grab bar beside the toilet, a rail on both sides of the stairs, a shower you can walk into.
Common changes
- Grab bars and handrails in the bathroom and on stairs.
- Stair lifts when stairs become hard to manage.
- Walk-in tubs and barrier-free showers to avoid stepping over a tub wall.
- Ramps for a walker or wheelchair at the entrance.
An occupational therapist can assess the home and recommend what will help most. Ask your parent's doctor or Ontario Health atHome about an assessment.
Our full aging-in-place guides are being reviewed by a qualified professional and will be published soon.