To care for an elderly person who lives at home, we have to see the world through their eyes.
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You Will Need
- New knobs and faucets
- Stocked foods
- A microwave oven
- Illuminated light switches
- Batteries
- Non-skid mats and carpets
- Hand rails
- Grab bars
- Suctioned rubber mats
- Wall cushions
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Step 1
Replace knobs and faucets
Replace standard doorknobs in the home with levers. Switch out hot and cold taps in the bathroom with a single lever faucet.
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Step 2
Stock the pantry
Stock the pantry with easy-to-open foods that are easy to reheat. The microwave oven, cups, and utensils should be easy to reach.
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Tip
Keep a clean house -- clutter can be dangerous for the elderly.
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Step 3
Install light switches
Install illuminated light switches throughout the home. Add brighter lighting in dark halls and corners, on stairways, and in the foyer.
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Step 4
Confirm alarms work
Confirm that smoke alarms work -- install new batteries.
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Step 5
Replace mats and carpets
Put non-skid grip mats under carpets, bathmats, and at doorways.
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Step 6
Rework thresholds
Rework risen thresholds to eliminate trip zones and provide railings on both sides for stairways inside and out.
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Tip
Remove all glass tops and furniture with points and edges.
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Step 7
Put in grab bars
Equip the bathroom with grab bars in the shower and by the toilet. A suctioned rubber mat in the shower helps guard against slips. Add inflatable suctioned wall cushions.
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Fact
Did you know? People over 75 years old have the highest risk of injuries.
