With patience and sensitivity. As resilience, strength, and concentration slowly but surely decrease, it can be difficult to accept this. Nevertheless, one should adapt to the new life situation. For many parents, it may be unfamiliar and difficult to accept help from their children.
Suggestions for aids, such as stair climbing aids, walkers, hearing aids, or modifications for accessibility, can initially be decisively rejected. Even if they would greatly improve quality of life. Here, a lot of patience and sensitivity is required to continue to engage in dialogue with the parents.
Put yourself in the parents’ shoes and consider how you would like to be confronted with the issue. Even if you have been aware for some time that your parents are getting old and need help, it does not mean that your parents are aware of this. Give your parents enough time and space to come to terms with and get used to the idea. This also does not happen overnight.
For children, this new situation often also means a significant adjustment. The roles are suddenly reversed, and it is important to approach the parents with understanding and care – especially when the parents have difficulties dealing with the issue.
Therefore, it is important to address the issue early on, preferably before the need for action arises. This way, the issue can be discussed in an objective manner.
Basically, the earlier the better. The prerequisite for this is that one is prepared when starting the dialogue. Questions such as “How do you imagine it if one day you can no longer take care of yourself?”
Beforehand, one must consider to what extent they can contribute to caregiving. Therefore, thoroughly inform yourself about all the possibilities available and how they can be implemented.
The most important questions concern powers of attorney and living wills. The topic of living wills serves as a perfect introduction to the topic, for example, when one is currently filling out a living will.
After that come the powers of attorney: Who should take care of what? These more neutral topics provide a good foundation and introduction for more difficult topics such as the topic of care in old age.
The most important thing is that you put yourself in the parents’ shoes and consider how you would prefer to be confronted with the topic. Remember that even though you have been dealing with the topic for some time, it may come as a surprise to your parents that you are bringing up the subject.
As a first reaction, it is therefore not surprising if your parents initially react somewhat negatively to the topic. Therefore, a lot of patience and sensitivity is required from your side to continue to maintain an open dialogue with your parents.
Speak to your parents on an equal footing, neither submissive nor condescending. To prevent misunderstandings, it is better to ask your parents more questions rather than just making statements and presenting them with a fait accompli. It is important to involve parents in decision-making.
Crutches are particularly beneficial when one only needs a little support while walking. Many people, for example, use crutches after hip fractures or other bone fractures from a fall.
There are many different types of crutches. It is important that you find crutches that are comfortable for you and that can support you for a long time. It is advisable to choose crutches that are height-adjustable, cushioned, and padded.
Rollators serve as support for both long and short distances. For a short rest, you can sit on the rollator or use it to transport your shopping items home.
The rollator can be used both outdoors and indoors at home and is an excellent way to stay active despite mobility limitations. You can activate the brake at any time to support yourself without fear of the rollator rolling away.
If you have stairs in your house, you can use the TOPRO Step stair climbing aid. TOPRO Step is a tool for stairs with a handle that moves along the rail system.
TOPRO Step offers support and safety when climbing stairs, allowing you to climb the stairs at your own pace. This is a great way to make your own home barrier-free, so you don’t have to limit yourself to one floor or install a stairlift. Choosing safe solutions that also contribute to activity and movement in your own home has great health benefits.
Did you know, for example, that physical activity protects against dementia?
To carry out an on-site inspection and receive a quote, make an appointment with us. Once you have accepted the quote, we will carry out the installation, which usually only takes a few hours.
TOPRO Step is TÜV-tested and certified and meets all functional and safety requirements.
TOPRO Step is designed so that it can be easily adapted to your staircase. It can be installed on straight stairs, curved stairs and stairs with a landing.
Ask your health insurance company about the possibility of cost coverage or possible subsidies. Please note that these options are country-specific and individual.
TOPRO Step means TOPRO quality. When you buy a TOPRO Step, you receive a guarantee of up to 5 years.
We measure success by satisfied customers, which is our top priority. We already have over 4,000 satisfied users throughout Europe.
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