Try: Make sure that there are working smoke detectors on every floor find a phone with large number pads and large speed-dial keys that can be programmed with important numbers post emergency phone numbers in large print on or near the telephone supply telephone with direct dialing system for emergency important numbers hide house key outside or give to neighbor for emergencies put automatic door closing devices on doors to outside and alarms when needed notify local police department that if your family member is memory impaired be certain that there is adequate lighting throughout the house and install nightlights check that all electrical cords are free of frays put childproof plugs in outlets be certain that no outlets or switches are unusually warm or hot to touch reduce clutter; remove furniture that is hazardous and may move when leaned on put reflector tape on furniture corners hallways bedrooms to create a path to follow at night avoid polished floors that may be slippery and remove all non skid resistant rugs and runners put opaque tape on glass door and picture windows remove or lock up sharp objects breakable ones and remove all firearms from home keep electric fans out of reach cover radiators with radiator guards supervise or restrict smoking use safety ashtrays and keep matches lighters out of reach use flame-retardant mattresses pillows and sheets and plan procedure for fire evacuation store all prescription and over the counter medications safely away and clearly labeled lock up cleaning supplies chemicals and poisons and install a carbon monoxide detector lock up valuables important papers and documents and have system for safe mail retrieval be certain plumbing and utilities are working remove poisonous houseplants and have first aid kit easily accessible take away car keys when necessary and disarm hide controls for automatic garage doors inform neighbors of any safety features in home that may restrict entry information references "home care " available at www carepathways com
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*This information is listed as a Fact Sheet and is not explicitly medically licensed