Helping an Aging Parent
Practical tools and resources to help families support an aging parent while preserving independence.
Helping an aging parent can involve everything from making the home easier to navigate to keeping track of everyday needs and knowing when additional support may be necessary.
We’ve selected practical products and resources designed to help families make everyday caregiving tasks easier while supporting the older adult’s independence.
Explore Ways to Help an Aging Parent
There isn’t one approach that works for every family. The right support depends on your parent’s needs, living situation, and the kind of help you provide—from making everyday tasks easier to providing additional support when you’re not there.
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Everyday Support for Aging Parents
Practical products that can make everyday activities easier while providing additional support for older adults at home.
Vive Metal Grab Bar1
A sturdy support bar designed to provide additional stability during everyday activities such as getting in and out of the bathroom, shower, or other areas of the home.
Best for: Family members looking to add practical support in areas where an aging parent may need additional stability.
Available in 12″, 16″, and 24″ sizes and can support up to 440 pounds when properly installed.
Vive Transfer Belt2
A simple mobility aid designed to help caregivers provide added stability when assisting an aging parent with walking or transfers.
Best for: Family caregivers who provide hands-on assistance when an aging parent needs help moving between a bed, chair, wheelchair, or other surfaces.
Safety Note:
1Grab bars should be securely installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions and appropriate for the wall or surface where they are mounted. Improper installation can reduce their ability to provide support.
2Transfer belts are intended to assist with mobility and transfers, not to lift a person independently. Use according to the manufacturer’s instructions and consider professional guidance when significant mobility limitations are present.
Supporting an Aging Parent Doesn’t Mean Doing Everything Yourself
The goal isn’t to take over—it’s to provide the right support at the right time.
Every family situation is different. Start with the areas where your parent needs the most help, then choose practical solutions that make everyday life safer, easier, and more manageable—for both of you.