Devices or home modifications to help prevent falls or accidents
Nonskid strips in tubs, showers, and stairs
Smoke detectors and fire extinguishers
Set hot water heater to 120 degrees
Label all medications and note expiration dates
Non-breakable glasses and dishes
Electrical cords and appliances in good condition and out of the way
Toxic substances for cleaning, etc., clearly labeled and stored away from food
Devices or home modifications to ensure safe movement in and around the home
Furniture rearranged for easy movement
Widened hallways
Ramps over steps
Nightlights in bedrooms, halls, and bathrooms
Flashlights and batteries in convenient places
Clutter removed from stairs and exit areas
Devices or home modifications to prevent crime or vandalism
Security system
Doors and locks that are easy to turn
Deadbolts on all doors
Outdoor lighting to deter theft
Trim shrubs and move debris away from windows and walkways
Communication tools for emergencies or staying in touch
Cordless phones, headsets, and speakerphones
Emergency response system or “call button”
Phone numbers of emergency personnel, neighbors and friends clearly posted near all phones
Computer with electronic mail
Adaptive equipment to help make activities of daily living (e.g., bathing, dressing) easier to do
Raised toilet seat
Bath bench and hand-held showerhead
Handrail and/or grab bar near toilet and shower/bath
Eyeglasses and hearing aids
Clothes that open in the front
Specially designed eating utensils
Remote controls for TV or lights
Alternate forms of transportation or mobility
Canes and walkers
Motorized carts
Routes for busses and other public transportation
Phone numbers for taxi service or private transportation posted by the phone
To locate specially designed, adaptive devices, contact the following.
Sears Home Health Care – catalog available at no cost by calling Sears Catalog Store at 1-800-948-8800
Solutions: Products that Make Life Easier – catalog available at no cost by calling 1-800-342-9988 or by writing to: Solutions, P.O. Box 6878, Portland, Oregon 97228-6878
Enrichments – catalog available at no cost from Sammons-Preston by calling 1-800-323-5547 or by writing to: Sammons-Preston, P.O. Box 93040, Chicago, Illinois 60673
