Try: If there is a need to step into a bathtub it is vital that a grab handle is installed on the outside of the bath Materials: Grab handle Categories: Sage, Topic, Personal Information: n/a References: guide to in-home senior safety by home watch care givers available at www homewatchcaregivers com Keywords: Falls bathing bath […]
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Care recipient (cr) may slip and fall while bathing
Try: Remove or tighten any loosely fitting towel bars to avoid those being used unsafely as a grab bar Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Personal Information: n/a References: guide to in-home senior safety by home watch care givers available at www homewatchcaregivers com Keywords: Falls bathing bath tub shower bathroom safety *This information is listed […]
Care recipient (cr) has difficulty squatting to use the toilet
Try: Install grab bars on each side of the toilet Materials: Grab bars Categories: Sage, Topic, Personal Information: n/a References: guide to in-home senior safety by home watch care givers available at www homewatchcaregivers com Keywords: Falls toilet sitting bathroom safety *This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Care recipient (cr) has difficulty squatting to use the toilet
Try: Install an elevated toilet seat to help with standing and sitting Materials: Elevated toilet seat Categories: Sage, Topic, Personal Information: n/a References: guide to in-home senior safety by home watch care givers available at www homewatchcaregivers com Keywords: Falls toilet sitting bathroom safety *This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly […]
Care recipient’s cr kitchen needs to be more accessible cr can’t reach cabinets etc
Try: Find a senior-friendly handy-man who is trustworthy in cr’s or care giver’s cg neighborhood make sure his number is available on a phone list for quick reference Materials: Pen and paper Categories: Sage, Topic, Maintenance, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: Adapted from guide to in-home senior safety by home watch care givers available at […]
Care recipient (cr) may slip and fall while bathing
Try: If cr can still shower or take a bath without assistance install non-slip strips or a mat Materials: Non-slip strips or a rubber bath mat Categories: Sage, Topic, Personal Information: n/a References: guide to in-home senior safety by home watch care givers available at www homewatchcaregivers com Keywords: Falls bathing bath tub shower bathroom […]
Care recipient (cr) may slip and fall while bathing
Try: If there is a door on the shower make sure it opens and closes easily to ensure safe entry and exit as well as privacy Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Personal Information: n/a References: guide to in-home senior safety by home watch care givers available at www homewatchcaregivers com Keywords: Falls bathing bath tub […]
Care recipient (cr) gets disoriented when awakened in the middle of the night
Try: Put a nightlight or touch-light on the night stand or near the bed make sure there is no clutter around the foot of the bed or by the door Materials: Nightlight or touch-light Categories: Sage, Topic, Cognitive Intellectual, Emotional Psychological, Maintenance, Medical Physical, Vision, So-So Vision, Poor Vision, Cognitive Awareness, Somewhat Aware, Short-Term Memory, […]
Care recipient (cr) struggles to get dressed in the morning; he does not change clothing or is often wearing something dirty
Try: Remember that there are several reasons your parent may be having trouble often shaky hands or problems with vision are related to certain age-related diseases make sure cr ‘s wardrobe is organized and easily accessible offer to help him buy new clothing that is easier to wear with few buttons and more comfort Materials: […]
Care recipient (cr) is too tired to get dressed in the morning
Try: If cr is struggling because of fatigue bring in a sturdy chair so cr can sit down when getting dressed use this as an opportunity to ask cr if he needs help getting dressed and doing laundry talk to cr about bringing in someone to help him when the care giver cg is not […]