Try: When looking at hallways steps and stairways in the home for possible modifications it may be helpful to answer the following questions are hallways and stairs in good condition do all of your hallways and stairs have smooth safe surfaces do your stairs have steps that are big enough for your whole foot do […]

Try: Widen treads or shorten risers replace outdoor stairs with ramps install sturdy handrail or grab rails along both sides of stairs put reflector tape on edge of treads install barriers or gates at stairs if needed provide adequate lighting and ensure steps are free of clutter information references "home care " available at www […]

Try: Install grab rails in tub or shower provide a tub bench or tub chair for sitting in tub install hand held shower nozzle remove any scatter rugs and furnish bath mat and non-skid strips in tub replace glass shower doors with unbreakable plastic install grab bars safety frame and or raised seat on or […]

Try: Ensure walkway is uncluttered and doorway accessible provide safe entry into the house or apartment with secure railing present provide viewing of visitors prior to entry when possible secure doors to outside with double key locks or high or low locks information references "home care " available at www carepathways com Materials: n/a Categories: […]

Try: Locate bedroom near bathroom or furnish bedside commode use night-lights to provide nighttime orientation ensure safe transfer in out bed and remove bed frame if bed is too high rent or purchase a hospital bed if needed supply bumpers or padding to surround bed if needed install reverse locks on doors when needed use […]

Try: Furnish with chairs sofas that can safely get up down adapt seating with additional firm cushions to raise seat provide auto raising lift chair to assist getting up when necessary be certain safe opening closing of windows or key locked windows installed ascertain ability to operate the television and light switches keep cords out […]