Adaptive Equipment
Remember and practice the 4 P's
Energy conservation Strategies
ADL's
Mystery
100
What is a reacher?
100
Gather the supplies and equipment you need before doing a job ie getting towels, clothing, toiletries before showering
What is plan?
100
Use this device to open your canned goods more efficiently
What is an electric can opener?
100
A device that assists with activities of daily living (ADL) such as eating, dressing, bathing or walking.
What is an adaptive device?
100
Putting this on your fridge can help you conserve energy long term
What is a weekly calendar with a plan for major jobs such as laundry, cleaning, changing sheets, etc?
200
It allows you to reach your feet while showering
What is a long handled sponge?
200
Decide what needs to be done today and what can be done at a later day or time
What is prioritize? When you have more than one thing to do, begin with the most important
200
What is a shower organizer?
200
Tips and techniques that can be used to help you build up your strength to take part in your daily activities and other things you enjoy doing
What is energy conservation?
200
Using this bathroom equipment recommended by your OT can decrease both risk of falls and decrease your energy expended.
What is a shower chair or bath bench
300
One side puts your pants on, the other side assists with footwear
What is a dressing hook/shoehorn?
300
Rest before you feel tired
What is pace? (Also, don't rush!)
300
When getting dressed, this is where to start
What is "Dress your lower half first as this uses more energy"
300
Doing this can decrease energy use when grocery shopping
What is organizing your list by shopping aise
300
Do this in your home to maximize efficient energy use.
What is place chairs strategically to allow for rest stops — for instance, along a long hallway.
400
What is a leg lifter?
400
Sitting reduces energy use by 25%
What is position?
400
This is the best time to go shopping
Avoid rush hour when stores and streets are crowded. Try weekday afternoons or hours set aside for senior citizens (varies by store)
400
Type of clothing that will decrease energy of getting dressed
Wear clothes that easy to put on/take off and avoid clothing with small buttons, clasps or laces
400
Wearing this piece of clothing after a bath/shower can decrease energy use
What is a terry robe? instead of drying off
500
This can make it easier to put on shoes
What is long handled shoe horn, elastic laces and slip on shoes?
500
Too much bending and reaching can cause fatigue and shortness of breath.
What is position? Use a reacher, sock aide, long handled shoe horn to avoid bending/reaching
500
Do this to conserve energy when cooking
What is 1. make large meals and freeze in servings for later use 2. Use frozen meals options 3. Sign up for meals on wheels if offered in your area.
500
Practice this breathing method when exerting energy
What is pursed lip breathing? Breathe in through you nose for a count of 2 and out from your mouth for a count of 4 aka smell a rose and blow out a candle
500
Do this before bed to help make the next day easier for yourself
What is organize and lay out clothing