Try: Make sure all doors are in good condition and have sturdy locks check that all windows lock and are not broken make sure entryways pathways and yard is well lit make sure landscaping does not create blind spots near doors and windows keep all bushes and trees around doors and windows trimmed back

Materials: n/a

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

Information: n/a

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

Keywords: Break ins robbery home security home safety

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

Try: Offer cr plenty of water if cr won’t drink plain water try adding some lemon or orange juice to it avoid iced coffee and other highly caffeinated drinks or sodas loaded with sodium which is bad for heart health avoid drinking alcohol which is dehydrating

Materials: Lemons or other fruit

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

Information: n/a

References: protecting seniors from dangerous summer heat by june fletcher 2011 available at www agingcare com

Keywords: Heat dehydration staying cool hot weather

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

Try: Keep frozen treats available that have a high water and low sugar content like sugar-free popsicles try making pop sickles using juice to save a few pennies serve fruit with a high water content like watermelon

Materials: Sugar-free pop sickles fruit juice watermelon

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

Information: n/a

References: protecting seniors from dangerous summer heat by june fletcher 2011 available at www agingcare com

Keywords: Heat dehydration staying cool hot weather

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

Try: Put cr on a clear liquid diet for 24 hours if symptoms improve cr can start a bland diet on day 2 bananas rice applesauce toast cr can return to their regular diet on the third day if stools are more normal advise the cr to avoid milk products greasy and spicy foods for at least 4 days if symptoms continue after 3 days cr needs to alert their physician

Materials: Clear liquids

Categories: Medical Physical

Information: n/a

References: n/a

Keywords: Diarrhea illness diet nutrition

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

Try: Inspect hand rails for proper secure installation and that they can support appropriate weight position furniture to allow plenty of space for walking remove furniture if need be don’t use chairs with rollers on the legs replace handles on doors cabinets and furniture that makes grasping them easier check stairways for safety treads that are secure carpeting that is not loose or worn even heights of risers take care of any protruding nails get rid of clutter stored on steps secure handrails etc

Materials: n/a

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Mobile, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance, Independence, No Supervision, Some Supervision, Maximum Supervision, Vision, Good Vision, So-So Vision, Poor Vision

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 balance floors walls furniture mobility home safety

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

Try: Try turning up the air conditioning a bit if cr won’t stay inside have him sit on a shady porch under a ceiling fan or near a box fan

Materials: Box fan ceiling fan

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

Information: n/a

References: protecting seniors from dangerous summer heat by june fletcher 2011 available at www agingcare com

Keywords: Heat dehydration staying cool hot weather

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

Try: Remove potential tripping hazards electric cords low lying furniture area rugs loose carpet inspect walkways and driveways and repair any problem areas

Materials: n/a

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

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: Walker falls tripping floors mobility walking

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

Try: Install or inspect smoke alarms to assure proper functioning check that small appliances are working properly and are in good condition toasters space heaters blenders coffee makers microwaves etc dispose of flammable liquids like paint gasoline etc remove clutter from main traffic areas

Materials: Smoke alarms extra batteries for alarms

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

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: Fire safety emergency

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

Try: Throw away expired prescriptions and unmarked bottles keep all medications in original containers keep track of symptoms side effects or changes in conditions and communicate them to a doctor if necessary get prescriptions refilled far enough in advance to avoid running out of medication

Materials: Paper and pen

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

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: Medication safety over dose

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

Try: Post all emergency numbers near the phone or on the refrigerator emergency contacts doctors poison control program the phone with all emergency numbers and important contacts

Materials: Paper and pen

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

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: Emergency home alone lives alone

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