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[quote=Anonymous]I would recommend getting carpeting on the stairs and railings in both sides.  Both are helpful to those in terms of joint or hip issues. 
as well as keeping balance.  Plus you never know when one might suddenly feel weak on or have a limitation for a short time.  On taking one step at a time as a change, this might also indicate a vision change in depth 
perception.  Carpeting would also help cushion a fall.   It is a good idea to find a way to keep doing stairs in some way and a weight bearing 
Exercise, too.  We are 77 and 79 plus a DD of 
42 who has a cognitive disability, but is active.

We also have had railings in showers and she asked for a vertical bar in exiting her shower. 
Raised toilet seats have been in place for years  as more practical.  It has also been mentioned. 
In outdoor walking to use hiking poles to keep 
a more even gait rather than just one walking stick.  The aluminum ones on Amazon are much lighter to handle than heavier serious mountain trekking.  Just a thought on mobility!

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