Andrew Elbert asked:




HOME SAFETY OVERVIEW:

Ensure the mailbox is easily accessible.

Doors and windows must be reachable and open easily.

Create and review an emergency exit plan for each room in the home.

Ensure working smoke detectors and accessible fire extinguishers are on each floor of the home.

Emergency phone numbers (fire, ambulance, doctor) need to be posted by all phones.

Bright lighting is a necessity in every room.

Ensure light switches and electrical outlets are easily accessible.

Install nightlights in hallways, bathrooms and bedrooms.

Prevent tripping by removing small rugs, runners, electrical cords and phone cords from pathways.

Products such as walkers, canes, grab bars and handrails can provide safer mobility.

KITCHEN SAFETY:

Ensure light switches and electrical outlets are easily accessible.

Provide bright, non-glaring light in kitchen areas.

All appliances must be maintained and working properly.

Stove controls must be within easy reach.

Pot holders, dish towels and paper towels (flammable materials) need to be stored away from the stove.

Shelves, sinks and cabinets may need to be lowered for individuals in wheelchairs.

Ensure dishes, cookware, utensils and silverware are easily accessible.

Provide reachers, extender arms and step stools to assist in reaching items that are not accessible.

LIVING ROOM SAFETY

Make sure the room has bright lighting.

Remove all obstacles from pathways. (rugs, phone cords, electrical cords)

Ensure light switches and electrical outlets are easily accessible.

Furniture must provide proper support.

Lift chairs can assist the individual in standing up and sitting down.

Provide a table with a phone next to the older person's chair.

STAIRWAY SAFETY:

Make sure the stairway has bright lighting.

Provide sturdy handrails to assist the individual.

Consider a stair lift if climbing stairs is a problem.

Make sure the carpeting on the stairs is intact.

Place non-skid adhesive strips to non-carpeted stairs.

BATHROOM SAFETY:

Make sure the bathroom has bright lighting.

Shower and bath safety can be maximized with the use of grab bars, shower chairs and transfer benches.

Place a non-skid mat next to the bathtub and non-skid adhesive strips on the bottom of the bathtub.

Toilet safety can be maximized with the use of grab bars, raised toilet seats and toilet safety frames.

Ensure light switches and electrical outlets are easily accessible.

BEDROOM SAFETY:

Make sure the bedroom has bright lighting.

Ensure light switches and electrical outlets are easily accessible.

Remove all obstacles from the pathways.

Beds must be positioned at the correct height so the individual can sit comfortably and rise easily.

Consider a hospital bed with adjustable controls for individuals who have mobility difficulties.

OUTDOOR SAFETY:

Provide handrails by the steps.

Non-skid adhesive strips may be used on the steps.

Consider a ramp if the individual has mobility difficulties.

Keep all outdoor pathways clear of obstacles.

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Lee Guini asked:




We all know the importance of adding a little exercise into our daily routine. Why then do seven out of every 10 of us fail to do it? I don't know about you, but for me the answer is simple: working out is hard! I hate taking time away from the fun stuff in life to squeeze into a pair of spandex shorts and sweat in the gym for an hour.

Sure, I know working out is good for me, and I bet that you know it is good for you too, but that does not seem to be enough to get us off the couch and into the gym - or at least walking the dog. If promises of a longer (healthier life) and a smaller waistline isn't enough to entice you to start exercising, maybe some of these fun facts - for and against exercise - will:

Fun Fact # 1: There is no need to follow an exhaustive exercise regime. Breathing will do the trick! Yes, breathing can help you lose weight. The more oxygen you take in, the higher your metabolism rate will be; the more calories you can burn; and the less hungry you will feel. Easting less and metabolizing more of the calories you do ingest are two of the greatest weight loss enticers known.

Fun Fact # 2: Playing with your children or grandchildren for just one hour can burn as many calories as walking briskly for the same amount of time. Now, which is more fun?

Fun Fact # 3: Eat just 13 packs of cookies (now admit it, that isn't all that difficult), and you will increase by one entire dress size. Now, how long will it take you to jog that extra weight off? More than 100 hours on the treadmill! If that does not keep you away from the cookie jar, I don't know what will.

Fun Fact # 4: Are you a soda-holic? Join the crowd. The average American adult downs 45 gallons of soft drinks every year. But did you know that that equals 21 pounds of body fat!

Fun Fact # 5: Eating spicy foods an hour or two before you work out can increase your metabolism by as much as 50% -- now that is a tastier way to burn more calories.

Fun Fact # 6: Standing up straight burns more calories than slouching - just one more reason for good posture. Stand up straight. Good posture burns more calories than slouching

Fun Fact # 7: Ditch the aerobics class if you want to lose weight. Opt instead for a little home improvement. It has been proven that painting a room; shampooing a rug or doing a bit of landscaping in the yard can burn twice as many calories in an hour than a medium-intensity aerobics class can!

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