When my dad started to get on in years, I realized there were a lot of simple tasks he couldn’t do anymore. Though he was much too stubborn to accept my offer to move in with me and my wife, I knew I needed to make some changes to his house to reduce his risk of injury. I started with the bathroom, installing a toilet seat riser, as well as shower handles, and a bathmat. On the patio I installed a railing for the cement steps to prevent a potential fall. I also made my dad promise to keep his cell phone near him at all times in case of an emergency at home or elsewhere.
Thus far there have been no accidents, and I know he was grateful for the new additions, especially in the bathroom.
