Safety & Wellness
This is the first thing you should do before standing up from your wheelchair
What is locking the breaks?
What is point of putting your "nose over toes" while getting out of a chair?
This visual technique involves moving your eyes and head from left to right to locate objects or individuals
What is scanning?
This liquid is essential for preventing confusion, UTIs, and falls
What is water?
This is the fastest way to get help if you are in your room or the bathroom
What is the call light?
You should never use these furniture items as support when standing because they can tip over
What are rolling tables, vital machines, or IV poles?
What is the safest way to turn around while using a walker?
What is taking small steps in a circle? (not pivoting)
To make a light switch easier to see on a white wall, you can add this to create contrast
What is dark colored tape?
This nutrient is found in meat, beans, and eggs and helps your muscles heal after an injury
What is protein?
This is the number to call when you are at home and experience an emergency
This common household item is the #1 tripping hazard in the bedroom or living room
What is a throw rug?
Engaging in physical activity helps strengthen these
What are muscles?
This is the best place to put your most used items so it's easy to find them
What is within arm's reach or in visual field?
What is salt (sodium)?
These are items placed in the home that can alert you of a life-threatening emergency
What is smoke detector or carbon monoxide detector?
When walking in a walker you should avoid doing this with your feet
What is shuffling or crossing your feet?
When cleaning surfaces, is it better to use matte or glossy cleaning products to reduce glare
This vitamin is important for bone health and is often found a supplement.
What is vitamin D?
It is important that this item is to be placed somewhere near a kitchen or anywhere where there are flames or hot surfaces
What is a fire extinguisher?
These should be clear of clutter and well-lit to prevent falls at night
What are pathways/walkways?
What are the benefits of engaging in exercise?
What is to improve range of motion, strength, and blood flow?
If you have low vision, using this tool can help one read small print.
What is a magnifying glass?
If you have difficulty swallowing, this type of diet makes it safer to eat
What is a soft or pureed diet?
If you fall while here at Smith Ranch, the most important this to do is stay calm and avoid doing this until you are checked for injuries
What is trying to get up immediately?