Try: Go through each room of the home the yard and the garage thinking about the following safety does anything pose a safety problem in the room can the senior move around the room and perform tasks safely accessibility is everything accessible to the senior can they reach things and work switches doors cabinets and plugs can they perform necessary or desired tasks in this room adaptability are there things in the room that could be adapted so they are easier for the senior to reach or use or so that the senior can get around more easily and safely then make a list of modifications that would help the person continue to perform the tasks necessary to care for themselves andget around the home safely information references "long-distance caregiving for elders " available at www nolo com

Materials: n/a

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Personal, Vision, Good Vision, So-So Vision, Poor Vision

Information: n/a

References: n/a

Keywords: Safety home falls yard bathroom kitchen bedroom independence mobility

*This information is listed as a Fact Sheet and is not explicitly medically licensed