Make the parts of your home you use every day reachable without stairs, bending, or risky transfers — ideally before your surgery date. In practice, that means setting up a comfortable space on the main floor, securing the bathroom with grab bars and a shower seat, clearing trip hazards, and arranging safe access to your […]
Making a home safe for a parent with dementia requires two layers of planning: addressing physical fall risks and mobility barriers, and addressing the cognitive confusion that makes an otherwise safe home feel disorienting or dangerous. At Home Health Smith, Linda Bohmbach — a Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) serving families throughout Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and […]
You’ve probably been running quiet calculations for a while now. Noticing little things. The way your mom holds the wall on the stairs. The bruise on your dad’s hand from a stumble he mentioned — then quickly changed the subject. The bathroom that you look at with new eyes every time you visit and think: […]
You know something needs to change. Maybe a parent took a fall. Maybe you’ve noticed them gripping the wall on the stairs. Maybe nothing has happened yet — but you’re watching, and you’re worried. The challenge most families face isn’t a lack of willingness to act. It’s not knowing where to start. What needs to […]
When most people think of stairlifts, they picture a simple chair gliding up and down an indoor staircase. But today’s stairlift technology offers far more versatility than you might expect. Whether you’re helping an aging parent stay safely in their multi-level home or recovering from surgery yourself, stairlifts can adapt to a surprisingly wide range […]
When stairs become a barrier to safely accessing every floor of your home, two solutions rise to the top: stairlifts and residential elevators. Both accomplish the same fundamental goal—helping your loved one move between floors safely—but they do so in very different ways, at very different price points, and with different implications for your home. […]
A new year brings new resolutions—and if helping your aging parent stay safe at home is on your list for 2026, you’re not alone. According to AARP research, nearly 90% of adults over 65 want to remain in their current home as they age. But wanting to age in place and being able to do […]
One of the most challenging conversations you’ll ever have with your parents is about their safety at home. You’ve noticed the warning signs—maybe Mom is gripping the stair railing tighter than before, or Dad has started avoiding trips to the basement. Perhaps they’ve had a close call, or you’re simply worried about what could happen. […]
The bathroom is one of the most used rooms in any home—and unfortunately, one of the most dangerous for seniors. If you’re an adult child helping a parent age in place, bathroom safety is likely high on your list of concerns. The statistics are sobering: more than two-thirds of home injury-related emergency room visits originate […]
If you’ve recently noticed your mom gripping the railing a little tighter or your dad avoiding the upstairs entirely, you’re not alone. For millions of adult children caring for aging parents, stairs represent one of the most common—and most anxiety-inducing—safety concerns in the home. The good news? A stairlift can transform those worrisome staircases into […]
