Try: Use iron-on patches in various sizes and shapes create a master list of the coding system in large print braille for quick and easy reference

Materials: Iron-on patches in various sizes and shapes iron pen and paper or braille labels

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

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References: A adapted from guides for safety in the home by visionaware org

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

Try: Use special labeling products to mark clothing items aluminum braille clothing tags can-do bumps talking color identifier hi-marks 2000 tactile pen match makers clothing identifiers touch-to-see letters

Materials: Aluminum braille clothing tags can-do bumps talking color identifier hi-marks 2000 tactile pen match makers clothing identifiers touch-to-see letters

Categories: Maintenance, Medical Physical, So-So Vision, Poor Vision

Information: n/a

References: Adapted from guides for safety in the home by visionaware org

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

Try: Ask the cr to implement the following recommendations and provide support as needed store nail polish in the refrigerator when polish is cool it is easier to feel the coverage on the nail before applying nail polish apply vaseline or petroleum jelly on the skin and cuticle around each nail if the cr accidentally gets polish on this area it will wipe off easily once the polish has dried

Materials: Vaseline or petroleum jelly paper towel

Categories: Maintenance, Medical Physical, Female, So-So Vision, Poor Vision

Information: n/a

References: Adapted from guides for safety in the home by visionaware org

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

Try: Use soap-on-a-rope or a wash mitt with a soap pocket to help locate the soap more easily and to prevent slipping on the soap

Materials: Soap-on-a-rope or a wash mitt with a soap pocket

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

Information: n/a

References: A adapted from guides for safety in the home by visionaware org

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

Try: Use brightly colored fluorescent tape to increase the visibility of drawer pulls and the edges of cabinet doors paint cupboard or cabinet doors in a solid bright or contrasting color to make them stand out against the walls and counters replace cabinet hardware with brightly colored contrasting handles

Materials: Brightly colored fluorescent tape paint in a solid bright or contrasting color brightly colored contrasting handles

Categories: Maintenance, Medical Physical, So-So Vision, Poor Vision

Information: n/a

References: A adapted from guides for safety in the home by visionaware org

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

Try: Use egg cartons or plastic ice cube trays to organize small items such as jewelry and accessories use plastic ziploc bags to separate hosiery use everyday household items and supplies to organize smaller personal items such as earrings rings watches and hosiery shoe boxes fishing tackle boxes craft boxes multi-drawer hardware storage units baby food jars glass jars storage boxes clothing bags jewelry boxes with dividers

Materials: Egg cartons or plastic ice cube trays plastic ziploc bags shoe boxes fishing tackle boxes craft boxes multi-drawer hardware storage units baby food jars glass jars storage boxes clothing bags jewelry boxes with dividers

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

Information: n/a

References: A adapted from guides for safety in the home by visionaware org

Keywords: n/a

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

Try: Make large print labels with a white unruled 3 x 5 file card and a rubber band mark the label with a black wide-tip marker laundry marker or foam alphabet letters place it on the hanger with the clothing item

Materials: White unruled 3 x 5 file card rubber bands black wide-tip marker laundry marker or foam alphabet letters

Categories: Maintenance, Medical Physical, So-So Vision, Poor Vision

Information: n/a

References: A adapted from guides for safety in the home by visionaware org

Keywords: n/a

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

Try: Cut a large ring donut from heavy cardboard mark it with a large print braille or tactual symbol letter loop the ring over the hanger

Materials: Scissors heavy cardboard black felt tip pen braille labels

Categories: Maintenance, Medical Physical, So-So Vision, Poor Vision

Information: n/a

References: A adapted from guides for safety in the home by visionaware org

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

Try: Use a tray or place mat to help maintain orientation to the place setting use the clock reference system think of the plate as a clock face with 12 00 at the top the edge that is farthest away from the cr and 6 00 at the bottom the edge that is closest to the cr this can help the cr form a mental picture of where each food item is on the plate

Materials: Tray or place mat

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

Information: n/a

References: A adapted from guides for safety in the home by visionaware org

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

Try: Place a rubber band around a can of corn to distinguish it from a can of green beans use a black wide-tip marker a laundry marker or a felt-tip pen to write in large bold letters on plain white 3 x 5 index cards use these index card labels to differentiate household supplies that are stored in similar spray containers such as window and bathroom cleaners attach each card to the appropriate container with a rubber band use brightly colored electrical or plastic tape pipe cleaners velcro fabric or craft paint or velour pads furniture protectors to place markers on canned goods create tactual labels for bolts nails or paper clips in individual containers by gluing one of each item to the outside of the container place a different number of rubber bands around each different container use special labeling products for people who are blind or have low vision can-do bumps hi-marks 2000 tactile pen touch-to-see letters

Materials: Rubber bands black wide-tip marker a laundry marker or a felt-tip pen 3 x 5 index cards brightly colored electrical or plastic tape pipe cleaners velcro fabric or craft paint or velour pads furniture protectors glue can-do bumps hi-marks 2000 tactile pen touch-to-see letters

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

Information: n/a

References: A adapted from guides for safety in the home by visionaware org

Keywords: n/a

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