Try: Get new machines give cr a tutorial on how to use the new machine s if necessary write instructions down and tape to wall in laundry area
Materials: Paper pen tape
Categories: Sage, Topic, Maintenance
Information: n/a
References: Guide to in-home senior safety by home watch care givers available at www homewatchcaregivers com
Keywords: Laundry folding clothes home safety
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: Make sure cr has access to a senior-friendly repair man arrange for a laundry send-out service
Materials: n/a
Categories: Sage, Topic, Maintenance
Information: n/a
References: Guide to in-home senior safety by home watch care givers available at www homewatchcaregivers com
Keywords: Laundry folding clothes home safety
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: Make sure to apply dates to perishable items including salad dressings spices and canned foods this will make it easier for cr to prepare his or her own meals
Materials: Black marker white labels or paper and tape scissors
Categories: Sage, Topic, Maintenance
Information: n/a
References: guide to in-home senior safety by home watch care givers available at www homewatchcaregivers com
Keywords: Kitchen cooking meals food community services
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: Offer to help as much as necessary have an honest discussion with cr about other ways or services he could use to prepare meals
Materials: n/a
Categories: Sage, Topic, Maintenance, Medical Physical
Information: n/a
References: guide to in-home senior safety by home watch care givers available at www homewatchcaregivers com
Keywords: Kitchen cooking meals food community services
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: Discuss other meal preparation options or community food programs with cr remember that cr may be changing food habits because of an increased sense of not being capable of safely operating kitchen tools and appliances give cr options and reassurance that care giver cg will work with cr to find a solution
Materials: n/a
Categories: Sage, Topic, Maintenance, Medical Physical
Information: n/a
References: guide to in-home senior safety by home watch care givers available at www homewatchcaregivers com
Keywords: Kitchen cooking meals food community services
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: Change the light bulb to a higher wattage make sure the light is easy to reach and turn on off
Materials: High wattage light bulb
Categories: Sage, Topic, Maintenance, Vision, So-So Vision, Poor Vision
Information: n/a
References: guide to in-home senior safety by home watch care givers available at www homewatchcaregivers com
Keywords: Laundry folding clothes washing clothes
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: Move the appliances to the counter or a waist-height cupboard make sure they are near an outlet if possible have a discussion to remove these items altogether especially if they are seldom used if not offer a safer alternative
Materials: n/a
Categories: Sage, Topic, Maintenance, Medical Physical
Information: n/a
References: Adapted from guide to in-home senior safety by home watch care givers available at www homewatchcaregivers com
Keywords: Kitchen reaching accessibility mobility independence cooking
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: To cook for him materials try consider having the stove disabled keep in mind that this means making meals available for cr that are healthy but can be prepared in the microwave contact the cr’s local meal programs or food-delivery services
Materials: n/a
Categories: Sage, Topic, Maintenance, Medical Physical
Information: n/a
References: Adapted from guide to in-home senior safety by home watch care givers available at www homewatchcaregivers com
Keywords: Kitchen reaching accessibility mobility fire safety independence cooking
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: Clean out the fridge but don’t just replace the food with new supplies have an honest conversation with cr does he need help cooking would cr prefer to receive meals on wheels does cr need help grocery shopping and picking out nutritional meals make sure that you give cr options and be open to suggestions
Materials: n/a
Categories: Sage, Topic, Maintenance
Information: n/a
References: Adapted from guide to in-home senior safety by home watch care givers available at www homewatchcaregivers com
Keywords: Kitchen cooking meals food community services
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: Find a senior-friendly handy-man who is trustworthy in cr’s or care giver’s cg neighborhood make sure his number is available on a phone list for quick reference
Materials: Pen and paper
Categories: Sage, Topic, Maintenance, Medical Physical
Information: n/a
References: Adapted from guide to in-home senior safety by home watch care givers available at www homewatchcaregivers com
Keywords: Kitchen reaching accessibility mobility independence cooking
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed