Try: Wear good slippers with backs and wear slippers only when going to bed wear shoes at all other times put shoes or slippers away as soon as they are removed to avoid tripping do not walk around in socks put furniture along walls unless it is needed for support or balance remove the footboard […]

Try: Place a brightly colored object or sponge in the tub that will float as the water rises put a contrasting tape at desired water level Materials: Bright colored object or sponge bright colored tape Categories: Sage, Topic, Maintenance, Medical Physical, Vision, So-So Vision, Poor Vision Information: n/a References: A adapted from useful home adaptations […]

Try: Use a talking scale or a scale with a waist or eye level dial put bright adhesive tape at the cr’s desired weight use a scale with moveable weights so the cr can feel the clicks as the weights are moved and can feel when the moving arm is balance Materials: Talking scale or […]

Try: Use a telephone with large numbers check with the local telephone service to see if they offer voice dialing which would allow the cr to speak the telephone number instead of pushing the buttons purchase a special phone that announces the numbers as the cr dials them Materials: Telephone with large numbers telephone that […]

Try: Keep an illuminating magnifying glass near any area where the cr reads or takes medications use a free-standing magnifier if the cr’s hands are not steady use an electronic magnifier to view print or pictures search on the internet to find companies that sell magnifiers Materials: 3 or 4 illuminating magnifying glasses free-standing magnifier […]

Try: Install fluorescent lighting under the upper cabinets outline the edge of the countertops with colored plumber’s tape or paint in a color that ontrasts with the work surface if the cr has tunnel vision remove cabinet doors or replace with sliding doors mark common or important settings on appliances such as on off 375 […]

Try: Choose a bright bedspread that contrasts with the floor or sew a colorful ribbon around the edge of an existing spread to help distinguish the edge of the bed from similarly colored flooring or carpeting use a talking alarm clock or one with very large numbers add lights in the closet that automatically turn […]

Try: Mark the dials with raised orange or clear stick-on dots use additional lighting like a lamp or flashlight use a lighted hand magnifier or a stick on magnifier over these dials learn to listen or feel for the clicks of various settings use an audible meat thermometer or use a thermometer with raised marks […]