Hold the handrails when you go up or down stairs, even when you are carrying something. Ensure there are handrails on both sides of any stairs, and make sure they are secure.Make sure homeowners can see and use climate controls (thermostats, air-conditioning units.If vision problems are a concern, create visual contrast on stair risers with paint or tape.Secure all rug edges with double-sided tape or consider getting rid of scatter rugs.Make sure all railings are sturdy and that handrails are on both sides of all stairs.
#Dementia home safety checklist install
Install handles and locks on all windows that are easy to grip at the right height.Install peepholes on exterior doors that are the right height for the homeowner.Install no step, no trip thresholds at doorways.Change to lever-type door handles if knobs are difficult to grasp or manipulate.(High efficiency bulbs and motion sensors at doorways are economical lighting solutions.) Leave lights on in rooms or hallways that you walk through after dark.Create a safe place to rest hot food immediately as you remove it from the microwave.Increase kitchen lighting over task areas such as countertops, stove and sink.Store frequently used items in easy-to-reach cabinets and on countertops.Install cupboard door handles that are easy to grasp, such as D-type handles.If you have difficulty reading stove and oven knobs, investigate large-sized controls through vision support organizations.If you use a rug on the floor in front of the sink, use a rubber-backed mat.Consider a long handled dustpan/broom combination to reduce bending.Use a timer when cooking or baking so you don’t forget that something is cooking.If a low bed makes it difficult to get up, consider using risers to elevate the bed.If you feel unstable at night or fear falling, carry a cordless phone with you as you move about.Make sure you can switch on a lamp before leaving bed to illuminate the path to the bathroom.Secure rug edges with double-sided tape or get rid of scatter rugs.Post a list of emergency numbers near the phone include current medications, dates prescribed and the pharmacy phone number.Keep a phone with a cord within easy reach of the bed cordless phones aren’t useable when the electricity goes out.Place smoke detectors outside of bedrooms on each level of the home.Make sure all electrical cords have been cleared from paths.Widen or clear pathways through the bedroom – arrange furniture to create open space.Avoid locking the bathroom door when bathing to allow quicker access to you in case of a fall.Consider a raised toilet seat or grab bar to make getting up and down easier make sure toilet paper is in easy reach.
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