Try: Ask the cr to implement the following recommendations and provide support as needed store nail polish in the refrigerator when polish is cool it is easier to feel the coverage on the nail before applying nail polish apply vaseline or petroleum jelly on the skin and cuticle around each nail if the cr accidentally […]

Try: Use soap-on-a-rope or a wash mitt with a soap pocket to help locate the soap more easily and to prevent slipping on the soap Materials: Soap-on-a-rope or a wash mitt with a soap pocket Categories: Sage, Topic, Maintenance, Medical Physical, Vision, So-So Vision, Poor Vision Information: n/a References: A adapted from guides for safety […]

Try: Use brightly colored fluorescent tape to increase the visibility of drawer pulls and the edges of cabinet doors paint cupboard or cabinet doors in a solid bright or contrasting color to make them stand out against the walls and counters replace cabinet hardware with brightly colored contrasting handles Materials: Brightly colored fluorescent tape paint […]

Try: Use egg cartons or plastic ice cube trays to organize small items such as jewelry and accessories use plastic ziploc bags to separate hosiery use everyday household items and supplies to organize smaller personal items such as earrings rings watches and hosiery shoe boxes fishing tackle boxes craft boxes multi-drawer hardware storage units baby […]

Try: Make large print labels with a white unruled 3 x 5 file card and a rubber band mark the label with a black wide-tip marker laundry marker or foam alphabet letters place it on the hanger with the clothing item Materials: White unruled 3 x 5 file card rubber bands black wide-tip marker laundry […]

Try: Cut a large ring donut from heavy cardboard mark it with a large print braille or tactual symbol letter loop the ring over the hanger Materials: Scissors heavy cardboard black felt tip pen braille labels Categories: Maintenance, Medical Physical, So-So Vision, Poor Vision Information: n/a References: A adapted from guides for safety in the […]

Try: Use a tray or place mat to help maintain orientation to the place setting use the clock reference system think of the plate as a clock face with 12 00 at the top the edge that is farthest away from the cr and 6 00 at the bottom the edge that is closest to […]

Try: Place a rubber band around a can of corn to distinguish it from a can of green beans use a black wide-tip marker a laundry marker or a felt-tip pen to write in large bold letters on plain white 3 x 5 index cards use these index card labels to differentiate household supplies that […]