#15

Discuss accident prevention in the home for the elderly:

Assessment should be done at home before patient is discharged. That way when the patient comes home, he/she will be living in as safe of an evvironment is possible. Check home for safety; all cords, loose rugs, or floor surfaces that are slippery need to be taken care of before patient comes home. Other things to consider are: the types of furniture in the home, stairs, if cabinets are too high, placement and type of matress, hard to reach switches. A walker, safety bars, assistance devices for toileting and bathing to help keep from slipping, and better lighting will all help to avoid accidents. Examples taken from the "techniques" book pg 225. :)