Daily Safety
This helps you stay safe when standing, walking, and transferring.
Gait Belt
This organ controls memory, movement, and emotions.
The Brain.
What is at least 1 safety issue that can happen in the kitchen?
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Name one thing you would bring to the beach.
Sunscreen, towel, swimsuit
This body action helps your brain calm down. (Inhale and exhale)
Deep breathing.
You should always do this before getting into a wheelchair to stop the wheelchair from moving and to prevent falls.
Lock the brakes.
This type of fatigue feels like your brain is "tired" even if your body isn't.
Mental Fatigue
You run out of toothpaste right before bed. What is the best short-term solution?
Use mouthwash or brush with water until you can get more.
Name one thing you do in the morning.
Brush teeth, eat breakfast, get dressed
A simple way to relax your body when it feels tight.
Stretching
This device protects your head while your skull or brain is healing.
A helmet.
Language or Speech.
Your phone is at 2% and you can't find your charger. What is the safest choice?
Ask to borrow someone else's charger.
Name two things that you use to measure something.
Ruler, measuring cup, watch, tape measure...
Talking to someone you trust is an example of this.
What is healthy communication.
This is the safest way to get help with mobility.
Call for assistance or use call alarm.
Weakness or paralysis.
Your tv remote stops working. What should you check first?
Check batteries or make sure nothing is blocking the sensor.
If you have 2 things to do today, this tool helps you remember.
Checklist, schedule, calendar...
What are examples of stress relief for you?
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If you feel dizzy, weak, or off balance, you should do this immediately.
Sit down and notify staff.
The ability to stop and think before acting is called this.
Impulse control.
You spill water on the floor and can't bend easily. What is the safest way to clean it?
Use a long-handled mop or ask for help.
Name 2 things you did today for therapy. (Not counting right now!)
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When you feel overwhelmed, this 2-step strategy: pause and _____.
Think, ask for help, take a break.