Try: Install extra lighting in the areas where the cr reads sews or does hobbies buy lights with adjustable arms that can be moved very close to the cr’s reading or work area also consider a lighted visor if the cr works in the garage in evening hours install additional lighting install additional lighting in the kitchen under cupboards inside cupboards in pantries and other dark areas that the cr uses a lot use trash cans and wastebaskets that are a different or bright color than the cr’s surroundings like the floor so they are easily seen this helps with sanitation and ensures garbage and trash are put into the can not accidentally missed and thrown on the floor re-arrange items in cupboards and the fridge grouping by kind keep it consistent and in order so the item can be recognized by its location general shape and or color re-arrange the bathroom in similar ways also sort closets by types of clothing and color groups casual dressy etc try to keep outfits together organize drawers — socks underwear t-shirts pajamas all in consistent places simplify clothing choices — all of the same kind of socks so they can always be matched make sure the cr’s shoes fit comfortably and that the bottoms of the shoes do not allow the cr to slip research companies on the internet that sell products for people with vision loss put raised adhesive-backed vinyl buttons onto certain numbers of the phone microwave tv control etc to help identify by feel research companies that sell a large print cell phone

Materials: Extra lamps lamps with adjustable arms a lighted visor different colored trash cans and wastebaskets raised adhesive-backed vinyl buttons internet access large print cell phones

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

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References: Adapted from vision blindness – coping tips from elder-one-stop com

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

Try: Label canned foods and other staples shop for canned foods and other items that have a long shelf life this may allow you to shop twice a month instead of weekly for example cereal crackers dry pasta spices etc prepare labels in advance based on the shopping list apply a self-adhesive label marked with whatever tactile code the cr comes up for identifying the foods another labeling method could be to use varying numbers of rubber bands to distinguish one type of product from another for example two bands for mixed fruits three for green vegetables four for sauces etc

Materials: Self-adhesive labels black marker rubber bands or other items to identify by touch

Categories: Maintenance, Medical Physical, Some Supervision, Maximum Supervision, So-So Vision, Poor Vision

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

Try: Wear short sleeves or roll sleeves up above the elbow when working at the stove wear oven mitts to handle pots and pans set a timer to remember when to turn off the stove or other electrical appliances make sure all appliances are in good working order and avoid overloading circuits don’t store spices on a shelf above the stove don’t remove a pan from the stove before turning off the flame don’t wear anything with long loose sleeves when cooking

Materials: Timer

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

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

Try: Use stronger light bulbs or 3-way bulbs to provide non-glare lighting put lamps in places where the cr does close work for example put a gooseneck lamp in the cr’s reading-writing area install extra lights in the bedroom closet and other frequently used closets in other rooms put special lighting over all stairways, the places where accidents are most likely to occur make sure the lighting level is consistent throughout the house so shadows and dangerous bright spots are eliminated install rheostats be certain the cr can easily reach light switches from doorways and from the bed use a night light in the bedroom hallway and bathroom

Materials: Strong light bulb or 3-way bulbs extra lamps gooseneck lamp night lights

Categories: Maintenance, Medical Physical, Some Supervision, Maximum Supervision, So-So Vision, Poor Vision

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

Try: Get a comfortable firm chair with arm rests

Materials: Firm chair with arm rests

Categories: Sage, Topic, Maintenance, Medical Physical, Personal, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance

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References: how to care for someone at home after broken hip by staff writer 2011 available at www agedcarer com

Keywords: Hip broken hip hip surgery sitting standing chair home safety

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Try: # to ensure the cr is taking the medication correctly write down the medication name dosage amount times per day each should be taken and note whether cr needs to take med with food # transfer this

Materials: # calendar

Categories: Maintenance

Information: To a calendar # use a calendar to help cr stay on schedule with each med # suggest that cr cross off the med when he or she has taken it # tell the cr to inform the caregiver if he or she doesn’t feel well after taking a medication # identify if the cr is having a side effect information

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Try: Review all prescriptions with the cr assist the cr with re-ordering medications on time assist the cr in finding out if he or she qualifies for discounts arrange for pharmacy delivery if available when medications arrive assist the cr with making sure all the

Materials: Pen and paper pill containers

Categories: Maintenance

Information: Is correct discuss with the cr the color and size of the medication check the medicine bottle for dosage amounts times to take and side effects write this information down for the cr encourage the cr to keep medications in a pill container with compartments for each day of the week information

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

Try: Keep paths to rooms free of clutter avoid rearranging or moving things such as tv remote or furniture if things are moved make sure they are put back in their usual place put braille markers on microwave and stove knobs use the internet to search and buy a braille labeler and label supplies use the internet to search and buy a signature guide for the cr keep pills in a braille labeled pill dispenser and place dispenser in the same place all the time put braille labels on medication bottles clothing hangers canned and boxed food items type braille instructions for cr’s medications type braille instructions for cr’s pet’s medications put braille labels on laundry soap box fabric softener bottle or box use the internet to search and buy a talking caller id use the internet to search and buy a talking clock and watch keep outside stairs and walkways free of clutter such as leaves twigs ice and snow install grab bars in the bath shower put lamps on a timer for evening time make sure windows are locked use internet to search for someone who would be willing to braille emergency phone numbers for cr use the internet to search and buy a braille typewriter place a braille phone list by each phone in the house arrange for free 411 directory assistance for cr arrange for free or reduced fare bus and cab services for cr walk cr to and from nearby stores until he or she can walk the route alone walk cr to nearest bus stop and back until he or she can walk the route alone assist cr with writing out and mailing monthly bills assist cr with keeping checking account balanced arrange for cr’s bank to pay cr’s monthly bills be at cr’s home when maintenance work or lawn care is being done for cr arrange maintenance appointments around your visiting schedule arrange for meals on wheels service for cr prepare four or five serving dishes of meals for cr that can be reheated in microwave put braille labels on prepared foods or on freezer bags

Materials: Braille labeled pill dispenser braille labeler braille labels talking caller id braille typewriter computer win an internet connection signature guide

Categories: Maintenance, Medical Physical, Personal, Poor Vision

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

Try: Keep hallways free of clutter avoid moving things in the house keep outside walkways free of twigs leaves snow and ice type out in 18 point font cr’s friends family doctor vet and emergency phone numbers and place list by each phone type cr’s medication instructions in large print put medications in large print pill dispenser using a bold marker write medication names on adhesive label and place label on medication bottles keep medication bottles in the same order on the counter or in the medicine cabinet using a bold marker write medication names and short dosage instructions on adhesive labels and put them on over the counter medication bottles or boxes make large print instructions for cr’s pet’s medications put a bold mark on dosage line of needleless syringes type in 18 point font a list of all over the counter medications and the instructions and keep list in a bathroom drawer or fold it and put it in the medicine cabinet type in 18 point font the cr’s tv channel listing type out brief instructions for using the dvd player make sure cr has a magnifying glass in each room of the house and by the phone remind cr to bring magnifying glass with them for shopping trips and other activities that may require reading something such as a restaurant menu arrange for free 411 directory assistance for cr arrange for free or reduced fare bus and cab services for cr walk cr to and from nearby stores until he or she can walk the route alone walk cr to nearest bus stop and back until he or she can walk the route alone use the internet to search and buy a check writing guide and signature guide for the cr

Materials: Bold black marker paper computer and printer internet large print pill dispenser sheets of adhesive labels magnifying glasses check writing guide signature guide magnifying mirror

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

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

Try: If the cr has limited strength in the hands and has trouble getting a grip on the doorknob and turning it wrap several rubber bands around the widest part of the doorknob this will make the doorknob less slippery and easier to turn if the cr can see who is walking up the driveway or sidewalk but has difficulty walking to admit them get a duplicate automatic garage door opener for the attached garage if available ask the cr to press the garage door opener when someone needs to be admitted the guest can then come through the garage into the home without the cr having to get up

Materials: Rubber bands extra automatic garage door opener

Categories: Maintenance, Medical Physical, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance, Immobile, Some Supervision, Maximum Supervision, Fully Aware, Somewhat Aware

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Keywords: Admitting visitors to the home

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