{"id":1067,"date":"2012-08-09T12:42:16","date_gmt":"2012-08-09T18:42:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/touchingheartsathome.wordpress.com\/?p=81"},"modified":"2012-08-09T12:42:16","modified_gmt":"2012-08-09T18:42:16","slug":"general-safety-precautions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/touchinghearts.com\/dfwmetro\/blog\/general-safety-precautions\/","title":{"rendered":"General Safety Precautions"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"block block--freeform\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<ul>\n<li>Make sure that there are working smoke detectors on every floor.<\/li>\n<li>Find a phone with large number pads and large speed-dial keys that can be programmed with important numbers.<\/li>\n<li>Post emergency phone numbers in large print on or near the telephone.<\/li>\n<li>Supply telephone with direct dialing system for emergency\/important numbers.<\/li>\n<li>Hide house key outside or give to neighbor for emergencies.<\/li>\n<li>Put automatic door closing devices on doors to outside and alarms when needed.<\/li>\n<li>Notify local police department that your family member is memory impaired.<\/li>\n<li>Be certain that there is adequate lighting throughout the house and install nightlights.<\/li>\n<li>Check that all electrical cords are free of frays. Put childproof plugs in outlets.<\/li>\n<li>Be certain that no outlets or switches are unusually warm or hot to touch.<\/li>\n<li>Reduce clutter; Remove furniture that is hazardous and may move when leaned on.<\/li>\n<li>Put reflector tape on furniture corners, hallways, bedrooms to create a path to follow at night.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid polished floors that may be slippery and remove all non skid resistant rugs and runners.<\/li>\n<li>Put opaque tape on glass door and picture windows<\/li>\n<li>Remove or lock up sharp objects\/breakable ones and remove all firearms from home.<\/li>\n<li>Keep electric fans out of reach. Cover radiators with radiator guards.<\/li>\n<li>Supervise or restrict smoking, use safety ashtrays and keep matches\/lighters out of reach.<\/li>\n<li>Use flame-retardant mattresses, pillows, and sheets and plan procedure for fire evacuation.<\/li>\n<li>Store all prescription and over the counter medications safely away and clearly labeled.<\/li>\n<li>Lock up cleaning supplies, chemicals and poisons and install a carbon monoxide detector.<\/li>\n<li>Lock up valuables, important papers and documents and have system for safe mail retrieval.<\/li>\n<li>Be certain plumbing and utilities are working.<\/li>\n<li>Remove poisonous houseplants and have first aid kit easily accessible.<\/li>\n<li>Take away car keys when necessary and disarm\/hide controls for automatic garage doors.<\/li>\n<li>Inform neighbors of any safety features in home that may restrict entry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration:underline\">Entrance<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ensure walkway is uncluttered and doorway is accessible.<\/li>\n<li>Provide safe entry into the house or apartment with secure railing present.<\/li>\n<li>Provide viewing of visitors prior to entry when possible.<\/li>\n<li>Secure doors to outside with double key locks, or high or low locks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration:underline\">Living Area<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Furnish with chairs\/sofas in which one can safely get up\/down.<\/li>\n<li>Adapt seating with additional firm cushions to raise seat.<\/li>\n<li>Provide auto raising lift chair to assist getting up when necessary.<\/li>\n<li>Be certain safe opening\/closing of windows or key-locked windows installed.<\/li>\n<li>Ascertain ability to operate the television and light switches.<\/li>\n<li>Keep cords out from under carpeting and furniture and clear of walkways.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration:underline\">Kitchen<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Maintain appliances in working order.<\/li>\n<li>Ascertain ability to manipulate sink faucets with hot water temperature settings reduced.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure electrical cords aren&#8217;t dangling near water.<\/li>\n<li>Ascertain ability to open\/close refrigerator\/freezer\/stove door\/ and cabinets.<\/li>\n<li>Ascertain ability to reach dishes, pots, utensils, and outlets.<\/li>\n<li>Store sharp objects safely away.<\/li>\n<li>Keep flammables away from the stove area.<\/li>\n<li>Remove small non-food items that could be swallowed.<\/li>\n<li>Cover stove burners, remove knobs\/shut-off valves\/ and install auto-pilots when needed.<\/li>\n<li>Unplug or put away kitchen appliances not in use.<\/li>\n<li>Disconnect or camouflage garbage disposals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration:underline\">Bedroom<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Locate bedroom near bathroom or furnish bedside commode.<\/li>\n<li>Use night-lights to provide nighttime orientation.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure safe transfer in\/out bed and remove bed frame if bed is too high.<\/li>\n<li>Rent or purchase a hospital bed if needed.<\/li>\n<li>Supply bumpers or padding to surround bed if needed.<\/li>\n<li>Install reverse locks on doors when needed.<\/li>\n<li>Use monitor to listen to activity, especially at night.<\/li>\n<li>Remove carpeting if incontinence becomes a problem<\/li>\n<li>Install room darkening blinds or shades when needed.<\/li>\n<li>Be certain that phone and light is accessible from bed.<\/li>\n<li>Be certain that clothes in the closet\/dresser are reachable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration:underline\">Bathroom<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Install grab rails in tub or shower.<\/li>\n<li>Provide a tub bench or tub chair for sitting in tub.<\/li>\n<li>Install hand held shower nozzle.<\/li>\n<li>Remove any scatter rugs and furnish bath mat and non-skid strips in tub.<\/li>\n<li>Replace glass shower doors with unbreakable plastic.<\/li>\n<li>Install grab bars, safety frame, and\/or raised seat on or near toilet<\/li>\n<li>Lock up razor blades, sharp objects, and store away electrical devices.<\/li>\n<li>Be certain that light switches, outlets and toilet paper are accessible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration:underline\">Stairways<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Widen treads or shorten risers.<\/li>\n<li>Replace outdoor stairs with ramps.<\/li>\n<li>Install sturdy handrail or grab rails along both sides of stairs.<\/li>\n<li>Put reflector tape on edge of treads.<\/li>\n<li>Install barriers or gates at stairs if needed.<\/li>\n<li>Provide adequate lighting and ensure steps are free of clutter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.carepathways.com\/checklist-hc.cfm\">http:\/\/www.carepathways.com\/checklist-hc.cfm<\/a><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Make sure that there are working smoke detectors on every floor. 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