Daily Care : Mobility, Safety & Falls

Disaster Preparedness: Make Sure You & Your Aging Parents Are Ready
Whether you live in an area where the prevalent natural disasters are earthquakes, hurricanes, wildfires or tornadoes, there are some things you can do to prepare yourself and your elderly parents for “the big one.”

Hip Replacement: How to Prepare and What to Expect
There are many things you can do before and after your loved one's hip replacement surgery to make everyday tasks easier and help speed recovery.

Preventing Falls
Falls and fractures are not an inevitable part of growing older -- many can be prevented.

Mobility: Managing Daily Tasks
Restoring or simply maintaining a person's ability to get around inside and outside of the home supports independence.

Practicing Fall Prevention
Taking steps to increase strength and improve mobility may slow or reverse the weakening of bones and muscles, which often leads to falls.

My mother is having a hard time getting in and out of the tub. How can we all feel more secure and allow her to have independence?
Bath chairs and grab bars can help your elderly loved one bath independently. Read full answer.

My bathroom is very small and there is no room for my husband to maneuver his walker when the door is opened into the room. Any suggestions?
One option is to reverse the swing of the door. It may be possible to change the swing out into the hall or the bedroom. This change will require a bit of handyman work and some paint, but could be a good option. Read full answer.

Is there a special height that I must install a grab bar in my bathroom?
There is generally no mandated height requirement or placement locations for grab bars in a single family home. Your bars should be placed at a height that feels most comfortable and secure. Read full answer.