Home Medical Products are Not the Only Thing to Prepare for His Arrival

There comes a time when it is obvious that it is too dangerous for your father or grandfather to live alone. He is not necessarily ready for a nursing home, but it is not safe for him to be living by himself without the supervision and help of someone else. At that time, you may decide you would like to welcome this special member of your family into your household. If you choose to do so, there are some things you will need to do to be sure he will be able to live safely and happily in your home, including a visit to a medical products store.

What Should You Do?

Here are some tips that will make the transition easier for him—and you.

• Something that will be very hard for him will be leaving his friends behind. He will be used to spending time with them and may become lonely. You will want to look into activities around your town that he can become involved in. Many times there is a senior center that holds activities or, if not, a religious establishment that has certain activities, such as bingo, that cater to an older crowd. Finding a way for your father or grandfather to make new friends is imperative to him becoming comfortable in his new surroundings.

• Incorporating parts of his old life into his new life is a good way to help him feel at ease. Put pictures, rugs or art that he had in his house in his new room to remind him of his old home. That way he will feel like he hasn’t lost his old life.

• While it is important for his mental health and stability to be happy in his new environment, it is essential that his home medical products are in order. You’ll want to be sure of that before he comes, so you’ll need to know exactly what home medical products you need to make him comfortable. Depending on what his range of motion and ability is, you may need more or less equipment. Make a list of what you need before you visit a medical products store so you know exactly what to purchase.