Becoming a caregiver for an aging parent often happens suddenly — a fall, a diagnosis, a hospital discharge. This checklist covers the supplies that make home care safer and more manageable, organized by need.
Bathroom Safety First
The bathroom is where most senior falls happen. Before anything else:
- Grab bars beside the toilet and in the shower
- A shower chair or transfer bench
- A raised toilet seat
- Non-slip mats
Find all of these in our Bathroom Safety collection.
Mobility Support
Match the aid to the ability: a cane for mild balance issues, a rollator with a seat for fatigue, a wheelchair or transport chair for longer outings. Browse our Mobility Aids collection for walkers, rollators, and wheelchairs.
Incontinence Care
If incontinence is part of the picture, stock:
- Protective underwear for daytime independence
- Tab-style briefs for overnight or heavier needs
- Disposable underpads for the bed, favourite chair, and car
- Barrier cream and no-rinse cleansers to protect fragile skin
Skin & Wound Care
Aging skin tears and breaks down easily. Keep on hand: gentle adhesive dressings, gauze, skin protectant wipes, and barrier creams — all in our Skin & Wound Care collection. Inspect pressure points (heels, tailbone, hips) weekly if your parent spends long periods sitting or lying down.
Caregiver Self-Care Isn't Optional
Supplies that reduce physical strain — transfer belts, quality briefs with refastenable tabs, underpads that spare full bed changes — aren't luxuries. They're what makes sustainable caregiving possible.
FAQ
What should be in a home care kit for the elderly?
Bathroom safety equipment, appropriate mobility aid, incontinence supplies sized correctly, skin care basics, and a first-aid kit with wound dressings.
Where to buy medical supplies for home care in Canada?
Diaper Store Canada ships all of the above across Canada — no clinic visit required, with discreet packaging.