Try: #assess the areas outside the home for features such as lighting potential obstacles sidewalk or pathway quality and accessibility of approach to the front and side doors if helpful navigate the outer areas of the house with the cr cr’s assistive device for example a walker or cane to help identify uneven slippery narrow or unstable walking surfaces and potential barriers uneven steps cracks in pavement or cement and loose handrails may increase the risk of falls #assess the outdoor lighting over any sidewalks driveways entrances or other routes of passage during daylight and evening hours make sure access routes around the house are well lit consider highlighting steps with glow-in-the-dark tape or outlining paths with solar-powered lights #if handrails are in place make sure they are sturdy not loose and wobbly choose handrails that are solidly constructed and consider sinking them into holes filled with cement #make sure that hoses garden supplies outdoor furniture toys grills ladders and tools are kept off of access routes around the house #keep the most accessible route between the house and a source of transportation free and clear of leaves water snow and ice so there is always a way to get the Care recipient (cr) in or out of the home #look for solutions to making accessible and affordable home modifications online and at the library also many towns and cities have neighborhood service departments whose staff members may also be helpful in directing you to local resources including accessibility grants for low-income households

Materials: Glow-in-the-dark tape solar-powered garden lights handrails and cement accessible home modification resources

Categories: Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Independence, Some Supervision, Vision, Good Vision, So-So Vision, Poor Vision

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