This. And if your brother doesn't have one, encourage him to buy a lift chair that's comfortable enough to sleep in. Good friend through 4 bypass surgery and swears the chair was literally a life saver in his home recovery. My husband had a fall which dislodged his hip and required 6 months of restricted movement. Home treatment wouldn't have worked without that chair.

This. And if your brother doesn't have one, encourage him to buy a lift chair that's comfortable enough to sleep in