My parents moved to an independent living facility closer to me in August. They have not been able to visit my home because we do not have high toilets and there are two steps that they would have to go up to get to either one of them. My mom cannot get up the two steps without a railing and she has to have a high toilet. We do not currently have the money to fix this problem. Dad wants to visit, but can’t leave Mom that long. Any ideas?
Good Luck!
To help her up and down the stairs, use some sort of belt (they also have them in pharmacies) that you put around her waist and help her get up. It takes a little strength. My friend who is a nurse practitioner uses one for her mother.
You can call up rehab places and speak with one of the rehab specialist to get more ideas.
Making these changes are sometimes expensive, railings, ramps, but some ideas for cheaper solutions are out there. Does your mother have a walker? Medicare provides.
Perhaps your father can help find inexpensive solutions.
It is essential and will probably get more demanding.
best wishes