{"id":815,"date":"2017-10-09T01:56:10","date_gmt":"2017-10-09T01:56:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.firstlighthomecare.com\/home-healthcare-san-ramon\/?p=815"},"modified":"2017-10-09T01:56:10","modified_gmt":"2017-10-09T01:56:10","slug":"preventing-trips-falls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.firstlighthomecare.com\/home-healthcare-san-ramon\/2017\/10\/09\/preventing-trips-falls\/","title":{"rendered":"Caregiver Safety:\u00a0Preventing trips and falls"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There may be \u00a0hazards around the house that could cause trips and falls \u00a0leading \u00a0to bruises and sprains or worse, broken bones.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.firstlighthomecare.com\/home-healthcare-san-ramon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2017\/10\/Dont-8.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"440\" height=\"431\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-816\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.firstlighthomecare.com\/home-healthcare-san-ramon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2017\/10\/Dont-8.png 639w, https:\/\/www.firstlighthomecare.com\/home-healthcare-san-ramon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2017\/10\/Dont-8-300x294.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.firstlighthomecare.com\/home-healthcare-san-ramon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2017\/10\/Do-8.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"435\" height=\"442\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-817\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.firstlighthomecare.com\/home-healthcare-san-ramon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2017\/10\/Do-8.png 643w, https:\/\/www.firstlighthomecare.com\/home-healthcare-san-ramon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2017\/10\/Do-8-295x300.png 295w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 435px) 100vw, 435px\" \/><b>Tools<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Use these things to make the tasks safer:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Shoes with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">nonslip soles.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Carpet fasteners <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">or double-sided carpet tape to help keep rugs in place.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Adequate lighting <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">throughout the home, including walkways, stairs, and outdoor areas. Make sure all light bulbs are working.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Keep <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">flashlights <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">on hand in case of power outages.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Tips<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Use nonskid wax on floors or no wax at all. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Clear walkways and stairs of obstacles and tripping hazards like boxes, papers, and other items.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Move or remove items that might cause falls, such as these:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Electric cords from phones, lamps, radios. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Curled or wrinkled rugs, mats, or carpets. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Oxygen tubing.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Keep a mop and towels on hand to clean up spills quickly. (Remember that dry spills, such as flour, sugar, and coffee grounds can also lead to falls.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sweep or vacuum the floor regularly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Never leave drawers open on dressers, file cabinets, or other furniture.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">On stairs, use railings and take your time. Make sure your vision is not blocked by anything you carry. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Do not place throw rugs at the top or bottom of stairs. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Of special concern &#8211; <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Always ask clients for permission before moving their belongings. This is especially important for clients with memory or vision disabilities.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Talk it ove<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">r<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Be sensitive that the client may not want the house and its contents rearranged.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You could say this: <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cI know you might not like having your things moved, but we need clear pathways so neither of us will get hurt. What could we do to make this area safer?\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Please check out <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstlighthomecare.com\/home-healthcare-san-ramon\/2017\/10\/02\/caregiver-client-talk-safety\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">How Caregiver and Client Should Talk to Each Other About Safety<\/span><\/i><\/a>\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">for related tips for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">effectively communicating your concerns to each other.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Find help<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">These websites offer more information:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Eldercare Locator. www.eldercare.gov. Toll-free nationwide: 1\u2013800\u2013677\u20131116<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. www.cdc.gov\/homeandrecreationalsafety<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">AARP. www.aarp.org. 1\u2013888\u2013OUR\u2013AARP (1\u2013888\u2013687\u20132277<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Toll-free TTY: 877\u2013434\u20137598<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Toll-free Spanish: 877\u2013MAS\u2013DE50 (877\u2013627\u20133350)<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Center for Healthy Aging, National Council on Aging. <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.healthyagingprograms.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">www.healthyagingprograms.org<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">NIOSH Fast Facts for Home Healthcare: 2012\u2013118, 2012\u2013119, 2012\u2013120, 2012\u2013121, 2012\u2013122, 2012\u2013123. www.cdc.gov\/NIOSH.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Local stores sell flashlights, batteries, mops, and carpet fasteners. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>To do list<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Supplies needed:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Shoes with non-slip soles <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Carpet fasteners or double-sided carpet tape<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Flashlights <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Other: __________________________________________<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Safety tips you will follow\/New ways to do the tasks:<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">_____________________________________________________________________<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">_____________________________________________________________________<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">_____________________________________________________________________<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">_____________________________________________________________________<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Issues you need to discuss:<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">_____________________________________________________________________<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">_____________________________________________________________________<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">_____________________________________________________________________<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">_____________________________________________________________________<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">People or organizations to contact for help, tools, or information:<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">_____________________________________________________________________<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">_____________________________________________________________________<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">_____________________________________________________________________<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">_____________________________________________________________________<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Building on the above \u00a0to do list, you can combine them with other to do lists from the other tips in this series \u00a0to create your own combined \u00a0<\/span><b><i>action plan for safety <\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 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