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.
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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