When parents begin to need more support, families often find themselves asking an important question: “What’s next for Mom and Dad?” It can be difficult to know where to begin, especially when loved ones want to remain in the home they know and love.
Access Elevator, Inc. was grateful to join Jon Hansen on WGN Radio’s Your Money Matters for a special broadcast dedicated to that question. The September 22 program brought together perspectives to help families think through the next chapter of their loved ones’ lives.
Thank you to Jon Hansen and the WGN Radio team for including Access in this important conversation and giving attention to the decisions so many families face.
Making Home Part of the Plan
For families considering their options, the home itself is an important place to start. Can Mom and Dad comfortably get through the entrance? Are stairs becoming difficult? Is stepping into the shower a daily concern?
These everyday challenges can help identify where additional support or a home modification may make a difference. Planning begins with listening to your loved ones, understanding their routines and recognizing which parts of the home have become harder to use.
At Access Elevator, we help families explore accessibility solutions that fit their needs, their homes and their goals for independence.
Small Changes Can Make a Meaningful Difference
Home accessibility does not always begin with a large project. Sometimes, the first step is adding grab bars in a bathroom or addressing a difficult threshold at an entrance.
Other situations may call for a stair lift to access another level, a wheelchair ramp to make entering and leaving the house easier, or an accessible shower to support daily routines. Vertical platform lifts, home elevators and ceiling lifts offer additional options for different mobility and caregiving needs.
Every home and family is different. A conversation about what is becoming difficult can help determine which options are worth exploring.
Starting the Conversation Before Needs Become Urgent
It can be hard to talk about changing mobility, especially when a parent values doing things on their own. A helpful starting point is to focus on what they want to keep doing and what would make daily life easier.
Perhaps they want to continue sleeping in their upstairs bedroom, enjoy their porch or feel more comfortable using the bathroom. Those personal goals give families a clearer starting point for planning.
Exploring options early gives everyone time to ask questions, understand the possibilities and make thoughtful decisions together.
Listen to the WGN Radio Conversation
We appreciate the opportunity to be part of a program focused on helping families navigate these decisions. If you are asking “What’s next for Mom and Dad?” the broadcast is a place to begin gathering ideas and starting conversations.
Access Elevator proudly serves the entire states of Illinois and Wisconsin. To discuss accessibility options for your home or a loved one’s home, call 1-844-455-4387 or visit our locations page to find a showroom near you.