Try: All broths and decaf teas are usually acceptable during a clear liquid diet allow clear decaffeinated sodas to become flat before giving to the cr prepare jello at half-strength by watering it down popsicles ice chips and gatorade are also good choices do not add cream or milk to any of the liquids

Materials: Clear liquids see below

Categories: Maintenance, Medical Physical

Information: n/a

References: n/a

Keywords: Dehydration clear liquids diet

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Place frequently used items within reach and off of high shelves

Materials: n/a

Categories: Sage, Topic, Maintenance, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance, Independence, No Supervision, Some Supervision, Maximum Supervision

Information: n/a

References: the consumer’s guide to home safety for seniors by society of certified senior advisors 2010 available at www csa us

Keywords: Wheelchair reaching kitchen accessibility mobility

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Install ramps outside and inside the home where necessary for wheelchairs even out differences in floor heights from room to room by installing beveled thresholds

Materials: Wheelchair ramps beveled thresholds

Categories: Sage, Topic, Maintenance, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance, Independence, No Supervision, Some Supervision, Maximum Supervision

Information: n/a

References: the consumer’s guide to home safety for seniors by society of certified senior advisors 2010 available at www csa us

Keywords: Wheelchair access ramps mobility flooring doorways

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Check that footwear worn in the home has non-skid soles and is in good condition

Materials: Non-skid soled shoes

Categories: Sage, Topic, Maintenance, Medical Physical, Mobility, Mobile, Needs Some Assistance, Independence, No Supervision, Some Supervision

Information: n/a

References: the consumer’s guide to home safety for seniors by society of certified senior advisors 2010 available at www csa us

Keywords: Falls footwear balance shoes mobility safety

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Wear anti-glare glasses when driving especially at night

Materials: Anti-glare glasses

Categories: Sage, Topic, Maintenance, Medical Physical, Vision, Good Vision, So-So Vision, Poor Vision

Information: n/a

References: tips to prevent eye strain by chris adams available at www ergonomics about com

Keywords: Vision eyes eye muscles eyes hurt driving

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Give eyes a few second rest check the speedometer every so often

Materials: n/a

Categories: Sage, Topic, Maintenance, Medical Physical, Vision, Good Vision, So-So Vision, Poor Vision

Information: n/a

References: tips to prevent eye strain by chris adams available at www ergonomics about com

Keywords: Vision eyes eye muscles eyes hurt driving

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Check into community services that offer meal preparation and delivery services to seniors like meals on wheels grocery meal delivery

Materials: n/a

Categories: Sage, Topic, Maintenance, Medical Physical, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance, Immobile, Independence, Some Supervision, Maximum Supervision, Vision, Poor Vision, Cognitive Awareness, Somewhat Aware, Unaware

Information: n/a

References: guide to senior health and wellness by home watch care givers available at www homewatchcaregivers com

Keywords: Fixing meals eating lunch dinner food

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Consider hiring a care giver cg to help cr fix lunch and dinner ask cg services agencies if they offer meal prep and delivery services if cr does not need or want a cg stauing with them in the home if cg is hired suggest that cg take cr out to eat on occasion

Materials: n/a

Categories: Sage, Topic, Maintenance, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance, Immobile, Independence, Some Supervision, Maximum Supervision, Vision, Poor Vision, Cognitive Awareness, Somewhat Aware, Unaware

Information: n/a

References: guide to senior health and wellness by home watch care givers available at www homewatchcaregivers com

Keywords: Fixing meals eating lunch dinner food

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: If possible have your loved one’s bedroom located on the first floor be aware of balconies and windows-changes in depth perception and poor judgment can result in falls consider using some sort of remote care monitoring technology to alert care giver cg if cr opens a door window or enters an area cg feels should be supervised

Materials: Remote care monitoring system

Categories: Sage, Topic, Maintenance, Medical Physical, Independence, No Supervision, Some Supervision, Vision, So-So Vision, Poor Vision

Information: n/a

References: guide to living with dementia by home watch care givers available at www homewatchcaregivers com

Keywords: Depth perception home safety visually impaired low vision blind

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Firearms should be removed from the premises even if they’re locked away they pose a risk look for gadgets that would be helpful to the cr devices that alert people to sounds such as the doorbell or phone devices that help with vision such as clip-on lights or magnifiers devices that make gripping flatware or jar lids easier

Materials: Alert systems clip on lights magnifiers

Categories: Sage, Topic, Maintenance, Medical Physical, Personal, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance, Independence, No Supervision, Vision, So-So Vision, Poor Vision

Information: n/a

References: guide to living with dementia by home watch care givers available at www homewatchcaregivers com

Keywords: Hearing vision firearms guns grip disability

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed