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One of the more painful complications of stroke is a condition known as "claw toe." After a brain injury, your parent's muscles may overcontract. This causes the toes to curl under, making walking excruciatingly painful. Depending on the severity of your parent's claw toe, he may get some relief by using foam separators (available at beauty supply stores) -- or even by placing Styrofoam "peanuts" between his toes.
Talking about real solutions. AFO with builtin toe crest and metatarsal pad. Any good orthotist should be able to do this. Need to discuss that this needs to be treated to prevent contractures.