What is a reacher?
Gather the supplies and equipment you need before doing a job ie getting towels, clothing, toiletries before showering
What is plan?
Use this device to open your canned goods more efficiently
What is an electric can opener?
A device that assists with activities of daily living (ADL) such as eating, dressing, bathing or walking.
What is an adaptive device?
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?
It allows you to reach your feet while showering
What is a long handled sponge?
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
What is a shower organizer?
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?
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
One side puts your pants on, the other side assists with footwear
What is a dressing hook/shoehorn?
Rest before you feel tired
What is pace? (Also, don't rush!)
When getting dressed, this is where to start
What is "Dress your lower half first as this uses more energy"
Doing this can decrease energy use when grocery shopping
What is organizing your list by shopping aise
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.
What is a leg lifter?
Sitting reduces energy use by 25%
What is position?
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)
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
Wearing this piece of clothing after a bath/shower can decrease energy use
What is a terry robe? instead of drying off
This can make it easier to put on shoes
What is long handled shoe horn, elastic laces and slip on shoes?
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
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.
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
Do this before bed to help make the next day easier for yourself
What is organize and lay out clothing