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👉Home Safety Assessment For Elderly Pdf

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Worksheet: Home Safety Checklist The following room-by-room checklist can alert you to potential hazards in an older person’s home. Use it to identify any changes or repairs needed. . 30 Days Free Trial - From $ · Basic - From $/month · Plus - From $/month. Respite Care · Available 24/7 · Personalized Care Plan · Individualized ApproachTypes: Ongoing Care Management, Respite Care Options, Compassionate Senior Care.  your home. 3 Have an emergency escape plan and pre-arrange for a family member or caregiver to help you escape, if needed. 3 Keep a fire extinguisher handy in the kitchen in case of fire. 3 Make sure there is good lighting inside and outside your home to help prevent falls. 3 Make sure walking surfaces are flat, slip resistant, free of. HOME SAFETY SELF ASSESSMENT TOOL (HSSAT) v.5 Falls are the leading cause of injury, disability, nursing home placement, and death in adults over the age of 65 years. In the United States, one in every three older adults falls each year. In or-der to address this problem, the Occupational Therapy Geriatric Group at the University at Buffalo. Bathroom Safety Install grab bars Use a non-slip bathmat or adhesive strips Consider a shower chair or bench Use a raised toilet seat or safety frame Keep toiletries and towels within reach Store medications safely Set water heater temperature to °F or lower Kitchen Safety Store frequently used items within reach.