Try: In the shower tub and sink use a single faucet that mixes hot and cold water to avoid burns Materials: Single faucet that mixes hot and cold water Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Personal, Touch, So-So Touch, Poor Touch Information: n/a References: home safety for people with alzheimer alzheimer’s disease by u s department […]

Try: Set the water heater at 120 degrees fahrenheit to avoid scalding tap water Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Touch, So-So Touch, Poor Touch Information: n/a References: home safety for people with alzheimer alzheimer’s disease by u s department of health and human services 2010 available at Keywords: Hot water burns bathing shower […]

Try: Remove the lock from the bathroom door to prevent cr from getting locked inside Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Independence, Some Supervision, Maximum Supervision, Cognitive Awareness, Somewhat Aware Information: n/a References: home safety for people with alzheimer alzheimer’s disease by u s department of health and human services 2010 available at Keywords: […]

Try: Place nonskid adhesive strips decals or mats in the tub and shower if the bathroom is uncarpeted consider placing these strips next to the tub toilet and sink home safety for people with alzheimer alzheimer’s disease by u s department of health and human services 2010 available at Materials: Nnonskid adhesive strips decals or […]

Try: Use washable wall-to-wall bathroom carpeting to prevent slipping on wet tile floors Materials: Washable wall-to-wall bathroom carpeting Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Personal, Mobility, Mobile, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance Information: n/a References: home safety for people with alzheimer alzheimer’s disease by u s department of health and human services 2010 available at […]

Try: Use a foam rubber faucet cover often used for small children in the tub to prevent serious injury Materials: Foam rubber faucet cover Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Personal, Mobility, Mobile, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance Information: n/a References: home safety for people with alzheimer alzheimer’s disease by u s department of health […]

Try: Use a plastic shower stool and a hand-held shower head to make bathing easier Materials: Plastic shower stool hand-held shower head Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Personal, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance Information: n/a References: home safety for people with alzheimer alzheimer’s disease by u s department of health and human services […]

Try: Use assist bars attached to the side of a bed to help cr reposition his body Materials: Assist bars Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance, Immobile Information: n/a References: a guide for modifying bed systems and using accessories to reduce the risk of entrapment by u s fod […]

Try: Use folding grip rails hinged rail devices to provide stability to cr when transferring in and out of bed Materials: Folding grip rails hinged rail devices Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance Information: n/a References: a guide for modifying bed systems and using accessories to reduce the risk […]