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Use rails in beds to support
movement getting in and out of bed
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Use lever handle door knobs instead
of circular knobs
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Use a flexible shower head and a
chair for your loved one to sit on when bathing
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If they are wheelchair bound, have a
ramp installed that can be used to get them up the
front steps or stairways
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Use large button telephones
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Clocks should be large enough with
both numbers and dials easily seen
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A commode near their bed can be used
in emergencies
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Shelving in closets should sit low
enough for easy access
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Place a raised toilet seat in their
bathroom
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Chairs need to sit high enough and
be supported by arm rests so there is some security
when they sit
