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Home Safety Tool Kit Series
. Home Safety Tool Kit Introduction
Home Safety Tool Kit Introduction
1. Home Entrance
1.1 Home Entrance Introduction
1.2 Safety Tips for Steps
2. Living Room
2.1 Living Room Introduction
2.2 Safety Tip for Area/Throw Rugs
2.3 Safety Tips for Chair Height
2.4 How to Make & Use a Platform Riser
2.5 Safety Tips for Lighting
2.6 Safety Tips for Power Cords
3. Kitchen
3.1 Kitchen Introduction
4. Home Stairway
4.1 Home Stairway Introduction
5. Bedroom
5.1 Bedroom Introduction
5.2 Safety Tips for Bed Height
6. Bathroom
6.1 Safety Tips for Toilet Height
6.2 How to Install a Bolted Toilet Seat Riser with Handles
6.3 How to Use a Beside Commode Frame Over the Toilet
6.4 Tips for Bathtub & Shower Safety
6.5 Minimizing Water on the Floor When Using a Tub Bench
7. General Safety Tips
7.1 Quick Tips for Front/Two Wheeled Walkers
5.1 Bedroom Introduction
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Here are a few things to consider regarding safety in the bedroom:
Clear pathways -wide enough for walker/wheelchair, may need to move furniture
Lighting- well lit pathways, especially at night from bed to bathroom and in bathroom
Bed height - too short or too tall?
Does the client need help getting in/out of the bed?
Command Central- area next to bed well within easy reach for essential items: light, TV control, drink, phone
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