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Safe Proofing Your Environment
- Remove or secure scatter rugs.
- Clear all pathways (pay special attention to electrical cords, toys, pets and furnishings).
- Have needed objects e.g., phone within your easy reach.
- Ensure adequate lighting including a nightlight.
Choosing Proper Attire
- Wear appropriate footwear e.g., non-skid soles.
- Avoid excessively long or loose clothing.
- Wear eyeglasses or lenses and hearing aid when indicated.
Utilizing Adaptive Equipment
- Check with therapist or nurse to ensure that all equipment is appropriate, properly adjusted and in good working order.
- Use non-skid bath mat in tub or shower. Discuss bathroom safety with nurse or therapist i.e., shower chair, tub bench, grab bars, etc.
- If you have an assistive device e.g., cane, walker, use it at all times.
- Remember to lock wheelchairs, use safety belts, swing away leg rests.
- Remember to keep bed side rails up.
Other Precautions
- Rise slowly when getting out of bed or a chair.
- Avoid leaning or supporting yourself on unstable objects, i.e. rolling objects, towels racks, soap dish on shower wall, sink, etc.
- Avoid walking on wet or slippery surfaces.
- Hold onto banister on stairs at all times.
- Walk carefully, looking ahead.
- Turn carefully and slowly.
- Ask your aide for help as needed.
- If you have a Personal Emergency Response System, please wear it.
- Check that emergency numbers are posted on or near each telephone.
- Make sure smoke alarm is present and working.
- Make sure you know how to contact Fire/Police Department in case of an emergency.
- Oxygen Precautions
- Check that electrical cords are not frayed or cracked.
- Check that all outlets and switches have cover plates.
- Make sure that no one in the house ever smokes in bed.
- Make sure that electric blankets are not covered or folded.
- Report all falls and accidents to your Home Care Team.
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Stroke and Nutrition
