Try: #turn down the temperature on the water heater or hire someone to do it #label all faucets with large temperature indicators; red for hot and blue for cold faucet indicators can be found in medical supply catalogs and stores #never get into a bath or shower without checking the water temperature first never help […]
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Burning candles may pose a safety risk at home
Try: Instead of lighting candles put a glow in a room with electric or battery-powered candles they are sold at drug stores and gift stores as well as through catalogs instead of scented candles use plug-in air fresheners or room sprays Materials: Air fresheners room sprays electric or battery-powered candles Categories: Medical Physical, Mobility, Mobile, […]
Limited mobility can lead to bed sores; however prevention can be addressed in part through seating aids and skin care
Try: Turn and reposition the Care recipient (cr) every two hours while the cr is in a bed or chair assist the cr to walk every two hours during the day if the cr is able if the cr can’t walk assist the cr to sit upright shifting weight every ten to fifteen minutes and […]
Proper cushioning for beds and chairs is part of preventing bed sores
Try: Use the air mattress to reduce body weight pressure that leads to ulcers or bed sores inflate the mattress according to directions using the hand pump provided secure the air mattress with straps after putting it on top of the regular mattress use an air foam or gel cushion on the seat of the […]
Keeping teeth and gums healthy is critical even as Care recipient (cr) spending more and more time in bed loses strength memory or interest in self-care
Try: #let the cr know it is time to brush teeth use a soft toothbrush if the cr’s gums are tender #roll a table over the bed or put a lap table on the bed lined with paper towels #adjust the table in front of the cr #place all items necessary for brushing teeth on […]
Some conditions may require that sheets be changed while Care recipient (cr) stays in bed
Try: #roll the cr on to left side the cr can help by bending up the right leg so that the caregiver standing on the left side can gently pull on the cr’s back from the right shoulder level and the right buttock the caregiver may also help roll the cr by gently pulling on […]
Special attention is needed to manage blood pressure and medication
Try: #the Care recipient (cr) and caregiver visit health care provider and ask about the medication being prescribed and the targeted blood pressure reading #get prescription filled and become an ally with the pharmacist # thoroughly review the info sheet that comes with the medication #monitor the cr’s blood pressure use a cuff at home […]
Care recipient (cr) has a hearing impairment but medically prescribed hearing aids are unavailable too expensive or too uncomfortable to use
Try: Sound amplifiers are available in many styles and brands and usually fit like regular headphones or earbud headphones making them more comfortable the units are usually small and lightweight and easy to carry around not to mention significantly cheaper than medically prescribed hearing aids because these resemble portable radios or mp3 players there is […]
Care recipient (cr) is experiencing loss of vision but would like to remain independent in writing checks
Try: The larger size of the business checks will allow the cr to see the lines and spaces more easily sometimes these checks can be found with raised lines so that the cr can feel where the lines are a broader tip pen will allow for darker lines which will be more visible to the […]
Time is lost searching for socks or sorting socks at laundry time
Try: #buy a small mesh laundry bag from the home or laundry supplies section of a general merchandise store small mesh bags are often designed for the machine washing of delicate clothing # use a large safety pin to pin dirty socks together as they are removed from feet at the end of a day […]