Look at the whole journey to the bathroom, then compare support for sitting, standing and washing.
Read the guide and note where your parent finds the routine difficult.
Measure the space and check product fit and installation requirements.
Ask the care team which support is suitable for your parent.
7 min readMake the bathroom safer for an elderly parent with practical guidance on toilets, shower chairs, grab rails, night lighting and preserving independence.
Read the practical guideUse the family checklist to organise the home and your next conversation with the care team.
Open the family checklistCompare the exact contents with your parent’s needs and the guidance from their care team.
Bring three bathroom aids together, then confirm each one fits the person and the bathroom.
Essential. One retail pack or unit of each item; check all options on the package page.
Ask Carlyn about the everyday routine or the products you’re considering.
