Try: Mark thermostats with brightly colored fluorescent tape at settings the cr typically uses use nonskid non-glare wax to polish floors close closet and cupboard doors and drawers completely as soon as soon as something has been taken out of them pick up shoes clothing books and other items that the cr could trip over put away an object when the cr is through using it, for the sake of safety and so the cr can find it easily again mop up spills as soon as they occur

Materials: Brightly colored fluorescent tape nonskid non-glare wax

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

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Try: Use mini blinds for window coverings because they can be altered during the day to eliminate the glare avoid using wax on the floor; use a flat finish to make the tv easier to see turn the screen away from the sun or a lamp so the light source is behind the screen

Materials: Mini blinds

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

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Try: # replace the standard hinges with offset hinges # replace the standard door with a bypass door # install a pocket door that slides into the wall # remove the door altogether and hang a tab curtain over the doorway

Materials: # offset hinges # bypass door # pocket door # tab curtain

Categories: Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Much Assistance

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Try: # make sure the cr changes positions or shifts his or her weight regularly throughout the day # make a movement schedule # try to get the cr to move his or her upper and lower body every few minutes to reduce the amount of pressure and increase circulation to the skin # if the cr sits in a chair all day make sure he or she shifts positions side to side several times a day # try putting a narrow folded sheet crosswise under the cr and then lift the cr’s weight slightly and pull the sheet a little to the left or right to redistribute the body weight slightly from one side to the other # two hours later move the sheet and the cr’s body the other way

Materials: # bed sheet # pen and paper

Categories: Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Much Assistance, Immobile

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Try: # slip the couch or chair cushions into large garbage bags to protect the fabric # put heavy bath towels on top of that to make the seats warmer and more comfortable

Materials: # large garbage bags # heavy towels

Categories: Medical Physical

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Try: # put all dangerous kitchen appliances on one circuit and just flip that particular circuit when the cg leaves # instead of a coffee pot use an air pot thermos or carafe and put hot coffee or hot water in that for refills while the cg is out # remove all artificial fruit and inedible fruit shaped magnets # remove the knobs from the stove and make the garbage disposal inoperable by possibly taping over the switch # lock drawers that have sharp objects in them # remove plastic bags

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Categories: Medical Physical

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Try: # get a subscription to reminisce magazine to bring back memories and stimulate conversation # have a magazine scavenger hunt – use old magazines and compile a list of pictures for the cr to find # play a name that tune game with old songs on tape or cds this has an added benefit of bringing back old memories connected with a particular song # find a book with old sayings and start the phrase and see if the cr can finish the phrase rent audio books from the library

Materials: # subscription to reminisce magazine # old magazines # old songs on tape or cd # book with old sayings in it # library audio books

Categories: Medical Physical, Social, Immobile

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Try: If cr uses a walker have cr back up as close as he she can to the seat of the vehicle and back into the seat bottom first by steadying him or herself with the walker if the seats are cloth it may be hard to slide into the seat try putting a large garbage bag on the seat first to help cr slide in if cr is trying to get into a mini-van or van use a small step stool with a very wide step take the step stool with you so cr can get out of vehicle at the destination

Materials: Large garbage bag step stool

Categories: Medical Physical, Personal, Needs Much Assistance

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Try: Remove all breakable objects from tabletops that can be easily knocked over remove stacks of magazines or newspapers from the floor so they cannot be tripped over lock up all poisonous chemicals and cleaning solutions put washable wall to wall carpet in the bathroom to minimize falls from water on the floor do not rearrange the furniture remove large aquariums place colorful decals on sliding glass doors make sure there are no extension cords lying where they could be tripped over lock fuse boxes remove locks from inside rooms so care recipient can’t get locked in hang bells on outside doors so you can tell when they are opened

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Categories: Medical Physical

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Try: # suggest the cr place rolled towels at the bottom of the doors # place rolled towels at the bottom of windows # draw blinds and curtains in all rooms # get thick window shades # suggest the cr buy wall hangings made of fabric # encourage the cr to keep all bedroom doors closed # assist cr with shopping for a warm sweater and thicker pants # encourage the cr to drink warm liquids throughout the day # encourage the cr to dress in layers and make use of blankets

Materials: # towels # fabric decor # blankets # thicker pants # sweater

Categories: Medical Physical

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