Try: Get new machines give cr a tutorial on how to use the new machine s if necessary write instructions down and tape to wall in laundry area Materials: Paper pen tape Categories: Sage, Topic, Maintenance Information: n/a References: Guide to in-home senior safety by home watch care givers available at www homewatchcaregivers com Keywords: […]

Try: Make sure cr has access to a senior-friendly repair man arrange for a laundry send-out service Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Maintenance Information: n/a References: Guide to in-home senior safety by home watch care givers available at www homewatchcaregivers com Keywords: Laundry folding clothes home safety *This information is listed as a Tip and […]

Try: Make sure to apply dates to perishable items including salad dressings spices and canned foods this will make it easier for cr to prepare his or her own meals Materials: Black marker white labels or paper and tape scissors Categories: Sage, Topic, Maintenance Information: n/a References: guide to in-home senior safety by home watch […]

Try: Offer to help as much as necessary have an honest discussion with cr about other ways or services he could use to prepare meals Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Maintenance, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: guide to in-home senior safety by home watch care givers available at www homewatchcaregivers com Keywords: Kitchen cooking meals […]

Try: Discuss other meal preparation options or community food programs with cr remember that cr may be changing food habits because of an increased sense of not being capable of safely operating kitchen tools and appliances give cr options and reassurance that care giver cg will work with cr to find a solution Materials: n/a […]

Try: Change the light bulb to a higher wattage make sure the light is easy to reach and turn on off Materials: High wattage light bulb Categories: Sage, Topic, Maintenance, Vision, So-So Vision, Poor Vision Information: n/a References: guide to in-home senior safety by home watch care givers available at www homewatchcaregivers com Keywords: Laundry […]

Try: Move the appliances to the counter or a waist-height cupboard make sure they are near an outlet if possible have a discussion to remove these items altogether especially if they are seldom used if not offer a safer alternative Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Maintenance, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: Adapted from guide to […]

Try: To cook for him materials try consider having the stove disabled keep in mind that this means making meals available for cr that are healthy but can be prepared in the microwave contact the cr’s local meal programs or food-delivery services Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Maintenance, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: Adapted from […]

Try: Clean out the fridge but don’t just replace the food with new supplies have an honest conversation with cr does he need help cooking would cr prefer to receive meals on wheels does cr need help grocery shopping and picking out nutritional meals make sure that you give cr options and be open to […]