Try: Use drawers for all lower cabinets so that it is easier to see items easy to use without bending or if using walker or wheelchair Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Mobile, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance Information: n/a References: Adapted from tonia boterf 2011 35 adaptations and accommodations for aging […]
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The Care recipient (cr) has poor mobility and needs tips for remodeling kitchen for easier use
Try: Get refrigerator that has water dispenser and ice maker on the door so that it is easier to get this may also increase water drinking hydration switch from gas to electric stove for safety; cr’s sleeves won’t get in flames and there’s no pilot light to worry with purchase stove that has knobs on […]
The Care recipient (cr) often spills candy chips etc
Try: Keep peanuts m&ms etc in a easy sealed container that flips open to prevent spills of bags Materials: Easy sealed container that flips open Categories: Sage, Topic, Behavior Challenging, Cognitive Intellectual, Medical Physical, Mobile, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance, Immobile, Independence, Some Supervision, Maximum Supervision, Vision, So-So Vision, Poor Vision Information: n/a References: […]
Care recipient (cr) forgets to feed his her pet
Try: Consider using a large dry food self-feeder the pet won’t go hungry if regular food is delayed do this with water too Materials: Self-feeder for food self-feeder for water Categories: Behavior Challenging, Cognitive Intellectual, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical, Some Supervision, Maximum Supervision, Somewhat Aware, Unaware, So-So S T Memory, Poor S T Memory Information: […]
The Care recipient (cr) sometimes forgets to eat food before it spoils
Try: Encourage the cr to do the following label the groceries with the date that they were purhased when you are unloading them check the date on each item before it is used to make sure it is not out of date or has spoiled if the cr is unable or unwilling to take these […]
Care recipient (cr) has trouble tasting sweet or salty foods
Try: Try to find healthier foods try mrs dash variety seasonings on foods etc Materials: Mrs dash variety food speasonings Categories: Medical Physical, So-So Taste, Poor Taste Information: n/a References: Adapted from tonia boterf 2011 35 adaptations and accommodations for aging parents ezinearticles com Keywords: n/a *This information is listed as a Tip and is […]
Care recipient (cr) can’t smell too well and the caregiver (cg) is worried about fire safety
Try: Put smoke detectors throughout house change battery yearly on a holiday to make it easier to remember when battery needs changed Materials: Smoke detector for each room Categories: Medical Physical, So-So Smelling, Poor Smelling Information: n/a References: Reference adapted from tonia boterf 2011 35 adaptations and accommodations for aging parents ezinearticles com Keywords: n/a […]
The Care recipient (cr) ‘s shoes don’t fit anymore
Try: Have a shoe store measure the cr’s foot to ensure proper fit and comfort Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: Adapted from tonia boterf 2011 35 adaptations and accommodations for aging parents ezinearticles com Keywords: n/a *This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
The Care recipient (cr) has a poor sense of smell and can’t tell when food has gone bad
Try: Write the purchase and or expiration date on food bags and labels Materials: Black felt tip pen Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Smelling, So-So Smelling, Poor Smelling Information: n/a References: n/a Keywords: Adapted from tonia boterf 2011 35 adaptations and accommodations for aging parents ezinearticles com *This information is listed as a Tip and […]
Care recipient (cr) has arthritis in his or her hands and is having trouble holding silverware to eat
Try: Use utensils with very large round handles Materials: Utensils with very large round handles Categories: Maintenance, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: Adapted from tonia boterf 2011 35 adaptations and accommodations for aging parents ezinearticles com Keywords: n/a *This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed