Try: Rremove the fuel source and fire starters from any grills when not in use and supervise use when cr is present Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobile, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance, Vision, Good Vision, So-So Vision, Poor Vision, Cognitive Awareness, Somewhat Aware, Unaware, Long-Term Memory, So-So L T Memory, Poor […]
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Care recipient (cr) needs an easier way to open close the door when receiving mail packages
Try: Place a small bench or table by the entry door to hold parcels while unlocking the door Materials: Small bench or table Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Mobile, Needs Some 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 […]
Care recipient (cr) has eaten leaves off the house plants
Try: Remove all poisonous plants from the home check with local nurseries or contact the poison control center 1-800-222-1222 for a list of poisonous plants Materials: Gun safety locks Categories: Sage, Topic, Behavior Challenging, Cognitive Intellectual, Medical Physical, Independence, Some Supervision, Maximum Supervision, Taste, So-So Taste, Poor Taste, Cognitive Awareness, Somewhat Aware, Unaware, Long-Term Memory, […]
Care recipient (cr) fell on steps in rainy icey weather
Try: Keep steps sturdy and textured to prevent falls in wet or icy weather Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, 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 Keywords: Falls steps […]
Care recipient (cr) has poor depth perception and has problems seeing stairs
Try: Mark the edges of steps with bright or reflective tape Materials: Bright or reflective tape Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance, Vision, So-So Vision, Poor Vision Information: n/a References: home safety for people with alzheimer alzheimer’s disease by u s department of health and human services 2010 available […]
Care recipient (cr) gets carried away sometimes by things he finds on the internet cr may also accidently delete important files
Try: Make sure all computer equipment and accessories including electrical cords are kept out of the way if valuable documents or materials are stored on a home computer protect the files with passwords and back up the files password protect access to the internet and restrict the amount of online time without supervision consider monitoring […]
Care recipient (cr) likes the fish tank but care giver cg is concerned about cr’s safety
Try: Keep fish tanks out of reach the combination of glass water electrical pumps and potentially poisonous aquatic life could be harmful Materials: Gun safety locks Categories: Sage, Topic, Cognitive Intellectual, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical, Cognitive Awareness, Somewhat Aware, Long-Term Memory, So-So L T Memory, Poor L T Memory, Short-Term Memory, So-So S T Memory, […]
Care recipient (cr) use to be an avid hunter but now guns may not be safe in cr’s home
Try: Install safety locks on guns Materials: Gun safety locks Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: U s department of health and human services 2010 home safety for people with alzheimer alzheimer’s disease available at Keywords: Guns fire arms *This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Care recipient (cr) use to be an avid hunter but now guns may not be safe in cr’s home
Try: Remove ammunition and firing pins Materials: Gun safety locks Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical 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: Guns fire arms ammunition firing pins *This information is listed as a Tip and is not […]
Care recipient (cr) use to be an expert handyman but now power tools may not be safe in cr’s home
Try: Lock all power tools and machinery in the garage workroom or basement Materials: Gun safety locks Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical 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: Power tools machinery workshop safety tools *This information is […]