News

Tips for Providing Support to an Elderly Parent

Post by Yellow Marketing Programme

May 31 2022

18 Comments

As people get older, they become less mobile and lose some of their independence, often requiring support from carers or relatives. The need for support can sometimes be sudden, for example, after a fall or due to an illness, or a parent may gradually start to need increasing amounts of support.

Either of these situations can be difficult to adjust to, especially as there is a role reversal of you caring for your parents rather than them looking after you, the way the relationship has been throughout your life. Caring for elderly people can be very demanding, so it is important that you make life as easy as possible for yourself.

Here are some tips to help you to support your parents, while taking care of yourself too:

Support services

There are lots of different types of support available, from financial support for carers, to grants and other sources of funding for mobility equipment. Charities such as Age UK can help provide support and they also offer services such as day centres and befriending services that can provide more support to elderly people.

If your parent is starting to lose mobility, then it is a good idea to arrange for home assessment from an occupational therapist through the NHS. As well as being able to provide mobility advice, the occupational therapist should be able to encourage the use of equipment that will help elderly people to stay independent for longer.

The home assessment is free of charge and the local council should cover the cost recommendations such as home adaptations and equipment, provided that the equipment costs less than £1,000 per item.

The following adaptions are included:

Handrails for stairs and steps
Grab rails for the bathroom
A walking frame
Perching stools for shower
An intercom for answering the door

Charities that can provide support

There are many different charities in the UK that offer some support to elderly people. In addition to Age UK, there are charities such as the Alzheimer’s Society and Stroke Association that can help people affected by those health issues. There may be some local charities near to you that arrange social events for the elderly.

As people get older, losing independence can be upsetting, so helping them to live in their own home for longer may be a top priority to them. As well as getting their home fitted with equipment such as rails on the stairs and a stool in the shower, a riser recliner chair will also provide physical support.

A riser recliner chair helps people to sit down and stand up out of their chair with an easy-to-use hand control. Riser recliner chairs are also ideal for providing a comfortable place to nap, rather than needing to get up and walk to the bedroom. People with certain medical conditions may be able to apply for funding to pay for a riser recliner.

Morris Living has a range of different riser recliner models, so if you are looking for the best ways to support your elderly parent, order a riser recliner to provide some extra comfort and mobility support.

Tags:

The Benefits of Baking for Older People

How to Support Ageing Parents

We spend so many years being cared for by our parents and it can be a very hard transition when the roles are reversed...

Post by Ffion Colton

Jun 01 2022

The Benefits of Baking for Older People

Throughout life, people spend a lot of time engaging in cognitive activities that keep their brains highly active. From studying at school to learning...

Post by Ffion Colton

May 17 2022

Life with Multiple Sclerosis, Ashley’s story!

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week takes place from 25 April to 1st May. Around 5,200 people in the UK are diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis each...

Post by Ffion Colton

Apr 28 2022

8 Simple Ways to Prevent Falls in Older People

According to the NHS, a third of people aged 65+ and one-half of those aged 80+ will fall at least once a year in...

Post by Ffion Colton

Apr 04 2022

How We Support Autism Therapy Dogs

World Autism Awareness Day is the 2nd April 2022. At Morris Living, our business is built around improving the quality of life for our customers and our...

Post by Ffion Colton

Apr 02 2022

What are the functions of a riser recliner chair?

Riser recliner chairs (sometimes known as rising and recline chairs) are a great choice of furniture with many benefits. However, not all riser recliners...

Post by Ffion Colton

Mar 24 2022

Parents will thank you for recommending a riser recliner

Watching someone age is never easy. As your parents get older the relationship you have with them can change, usually with a gradual shift...

Post by Ffion Colton

Mar 22 2022

18 Comments

Bram Orrie October 15, 2025

HOW I RECOVER $850 FROM FAKE INVESTMENT BROKER ONLINE

I’m grateful to THE HACK ANGELS RECOVERY EXPERT for helping me recover my stolen Bitcoin. After losing funds to a fake platform, I felt hopeless. I am deeply grateful for their support. If you have fallen victim to a Bitcoin scam or any other form of cryptocurrency fraud, don’t give up. Reach out to THE HACK ANGELS RECOVERY EXPERT Contact:

WhatsApp (+1(520)200-2320