Adult Home Safety

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Allie Wong

Bathroom Safety Solutions for Seniors and Caregivers | Creating Daily Joys Time to complete: Ranging times based on activity; 10+ minutes Contraindications: Do not install or implement materials that require intact balance, strength, and eyesight, to prevent the risk of injury. OT Goal: To prevent falls and increase safety in the bathroom. To implement techniques and materials at a low and affordable cost. To enhance caregiver education. Home Safety, Safety Tips, Child Safety, Elderly Caregiver, Caregiver Resources, Senior Caregiver, Caregiver Support, Senior Activities, Spring Activities

Bathroom Safety Solutions for Seniors and Caregivers | Creating Daily Joys Time to complete: Ranging times based on activity; 10+ minutes Contraindications: Do not install or implement materials that require intact balance, strength, and eyesight, to prevent the risk of injury. OT Goal: To prevent falls and increase safety in the bathroom. To implement techniques and materials at a low and affordable cost. To enhance caregiver education.

Shelf Life of Your Food Time: 2 minutes to read, 10+ minutes to track food items Contraindications: Poor memory, poor organizational skills, poor vision OT Goal: To become educated on how long your food lasts in the pantry, in the refrigerator and in the freezer in order to safely consume food. The client can write on the product's container the date of purchase to track it. Baking Tips, Cooking And Baking, Cooking Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Cooking Hacks, Cooking Ideas, Cooking Quotes, Cooking Chef, Cooking Tools

Shelf Life of Your Food Time: 2 minutes to read, 10+ minutes to track food items Contraindications: Poor memory, poor organizational skills, poor vision OT Goal: To become educated on how long your food lasts in the pantry, in the refrigerator and in the freezer in order to safely consume food. The client can write on the product's container the date of purchase to track it.

Dee Dawkins

Food Storage Guidelines Time: 3 minutes to read, 10+ minutes if sort and organize food Contraindications: Poor organizational skills, poor long-term memory OT Goal: Educate clients on how long food lasts in the fridge and freezer to prevent food poisoning and save money by not prematurely throwing away food.

First Aid Tips Time: 3 minutes to read, longer to discuss in a group setting Contraindications: Not to replaced by professional medical help OT Goal: To educate on hands only CPR, conventional CPR, major bleeding, shock, major burns, choking, hypothermia, and heat stroke to assist a person in need until professional help arrives. To enhance abilities to treat a personal injury in one of these categories. Earthquake Preparedness, Emergency Preparedness Food, Emergency First Aid, Emergency Preparation, First Aid Kit Checklist, First Aid For Kids, First Aid Cpr, List Of Skills, Medical Help

Earthquake Preparedness

Emergency Preparedness Food

Emergency First Aid

Emergency Preparation

First Aid Kit Checklist

First Aid Tips Time: 3 minutes to read, longer to discuss in a group setting Contraindications: Not to replaced by professional medical help OT Goal: To educate on hands only CPR, conventional CPR, major bleeding, shock, major burns, choking, hypothermia, and heat stroke to assist a person in need until professional help arrives. To enhance abilities to treat a personal injury in one of these categories.

Fire Safety Plan Checklist Time: 10 minutes to discuss Contraindications:Do not reach for the fire alarms if balance is poor, create another plan if deaf. OT Goal: Educate about the important preventive measures to take regarding a fire. Fire Safety Theme, Fire Safety Week, Fire Safety Tips, Home Security Tips, Safety And Security, Family Safety, Fire Prevention Week Preschool

Fire Prevention Week Preschool

Fire Safety Plan Checklist Time: 10 minutes to discuss Contraindications:Do not reach for the fire alarms if balance is poor, create another plan if deaf. OT Goal: Educate about the important preventive measures to take regarding a fire.

Ultimate Home Safety Guide Time: 3-5 minutes to read the guide, longer to check your own home to follow the guidelines. Contraindications:Take the time to research other safety tips. Children should not be given the responsibility of checking electrical appliances, fire alarms or other hazards. OT Goals: To educate clients on lightning safety, appliance safety, microwave safety, and garage safety. There are also other safety tips for fires and ways to protect young children in homes.