Quick Safety Fixs
A clear, visible, address is essential for your home for what reason.
What is quickest way for First Responders to find your home ?
This item can assist with fall prevention by assisting with balance, getting up and down to/ from sitting
What is a Bar?
Secured by a rubber backing or carpet tape or rubberized under carpet mesh.
What are bathroom rugs or mats?
These should be at the top and bottom of a stairway.
What are on and off light switches?
Name one method to ensure some lighting at night .
What are motion sensor night lights?
Flashlights placed throughout the house /or a headband light are needed in what situation?
What is electrical outages
The difference between a towel rack and a grab bar.
What is a grab bar is secured to a surface that is backed by a stud making it secure?
A comfort -height toilet is typically what compared to a regular toilet.
What is taller? (The height of a comfort height toilet is typically 17-19 inches from floor to seat top)
Placing items on the stairs are a helpful storage opportunity, true of false
What is False?
(Stairs should be free of clutter, items that need to be carried up/downstairs can be carried in a tote bag/ back pack to leave hands free for rails)
Motion sensor night lights are needed in what areas of the home.
What are bathrooms, halls, near steps and along stairs
All homes should have 2 types of " detectors"
What is smoke and carbon monoxide?
A grab bar should have what type of surface.
What is textures/non slip?
Sitting options for this method of washing up can make it safer.
What is a shower?
(Portable shower seats can come in a variety of options)
Two of these that run the full lengthy of the stairs are better then one
What is 2?
Lighting can be too dim OR too bright, what is the best remedy
What is replace with energy efficient, long lasting bulbs with correct wattage for the socket?
Note: if lights are high and require stool or ladder make sure there is a "spotter" available
Checking the sediment filter and water conditioner salt levels are important for what type of water source
What are wells?
A suction type bar is a suitable substitution for a bar.
What is No? They are not as supportive as an appropriately installed grab bar
An item that makes the shower safer for everyone and can save water.
What is a hand held shower head?
The front edge of a step can be a different color to assist those with what type of impairment be aware of the height of the step.
What is visual impairement?
Chords for lamps and other electrical devices are a tripping issue
What is True?
Best to secure the chords by the wall