Alzheimers Home Safety ChecklistI searched the internet trying to find a Alzheimers home safety checklist. I couldn't find one that covered every area and could be printed out so I put this one together. I believe I covered most of the important areas. This Alzheimers home safety checklist can be printed out. If you have someone living in your home with Alzheimer's Disease it would be a good idea to do this as soon as possible. There are many products available to help make your home safer. I recently discovered the
Alzheimer's Store.
Many items specifically designed for people with Alzheimer's Disease in the home can be found at their website.
Alzheimers Home Safety Checklist for Outside of the House: Yes or No ___ ___the top and bottom of the stairs are marked with ___ ___a handrail on both sides of the stairs? ___ ___ locks on windows and doors (a spare key hidden ___ ___extra outdoor lighting for good nighttime ___ ___all poisonous plants removed from the house and Alzheimers Home Safety Checklist for Inside the House Yes or No ___ ___the top and bottom of the stairs are marked with ___ ___a handrail on both sides of the stairs? ___ ___ adequate lighting throughout the home? ___ ___entryways, halls and floors free of clutter, ___ ___childproof covers over plugs? ___ ___computers and information stored on them protected ___ ___doors labeled such as bedroom and bathroom? ___ ___furniture arranged to allow easy movement through ___ ___cushioning added to sharp corners on furniture and ___ ___monitors or intercoms in house? ___ ___a telephone and flashlight where they are easily ___ ___all hazards that might lead to tripping have been ___ ___firearms are removed from the house or stored in a ___ ___answering machine on and set it to turn on after ___ ___decals at eye level on sliding glass doors, Kitchen: Yes or No ___ ___there is a working fire extinguisher? ___ ___ childproof door latches on storage cabinets and ___ ___all household cleaning products locked away? ___ ___matches, knives, scissors, blades, small ___ ___a drain trap in the kitchen sink to catch small ___ ___knobs removed from the stove or safety covers on? ___ ___smoke alarm istalled (check batteries monthly)? ___ ___a night-light in the kitchen? ___ ___ garbage disposal dismantled? ___ ___junk drawers are emptied (small items may be ___ ___emergency contact numbers posted in plain sight? ___ ___area rugs in front of sink or under the table are ___ ___handles of pots and pans facing towards the back Bathroom: Yes or No ___ ___ door locks that can be opened from both sides? ___ ___ safety grab bars in the tub or shower? ___ ___ non-slip mats in the bath tub or on the shower ___ ___ water heater to 120 degrees or less? ___ ___ all small rugs removed? ___ ___ a raised toilet seat with handrails, or install ___ ___ a light on in the bathroom at night? ___ ___ medicine cabinet empty of all medicines ___ ___ all razors removed (An electric razor is the ___ ___ a foam rubber faucet cover (often used for small ___ ___ plastic shower stool and a hand-held showerhead ___ ___ all cleaning products removed from under the ___ ___all small electrical appliances removed from the ___ ___all electrical outlets covered? ___ ___ use a single faucet that mixes hot and cold water ___ ___drain traps in sinks to catch small items that may Bedrooms: Yes or No ___ ___ a smoke detector in the patient's bedroom? ___ ___childproof covers over plugs? ___ ___an intercom device (often used for infants) to ___ ___a nightlight? ___ ___corner of nightstand cushioned? ___ ___all throw rugs removed? ___ ___clear straight path to doorway? Livng/ Dining Rooms: Yes or No ___ ___all electrical cords out of sight? ___ ___all throw rugs removed? ___ ___furniture arranged to allow easy walkway? ___ ___all furniture is stable and does not move when Basement/ Laundry Rooms: Yes or No ___ ___stairs marked with bright white or yellow tape? ___ ___all cleaning supplies in a locked cabinet? ___ ___small appliances locked up? ___ ___walkway free of clutter? Garage/Sheds: Yes or No ___ ___power tools and other dangerous equipment where ___ ___car keys safely locked away? ___ ___doors have double locks on them?
Alzheimer's Home Safety Checklist
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