Medication Management
This is the best time of day to take medication if the label says "once daily."
The same time everyday.
Why is it important to keep laundry pathways clear before starting?
To reduce the risk of tripping or falling.
How can you save energy and reduce extra trips before cooking.
Plan you recipe, gather what you need, position everything close by, sit down and take rest breaks during the cooking task, etc.
This is a common sign of a scam phone call.
Being pressured to act quickly or give personal information, unknown caller or area code that is not familiar to you, etc.
This routine helps start the day safely.
A morning routine: waking up at a set time, bathing, getting dressed, taking medication, brushing your teeth, brushing your hair, wearing deodorant, making sure you wear your glasses/hearing aids, etc.
This tool helps organize pills by day and time.
Pill organizer or pill box.
This is an energy-saving way to carry laundry.
Carrying smaller loads or using a rolling basket/cart.
This seated activity helps conserve energy during meal prep.
Any food prep, such as chopping up vegetables, peeling potatoes, measuring out dry ingredients when baking, etc.
This personal information should never be shared over the phone
Social Security number, bank account, or PIN number.
This skill helps keep track of appointments and tasks.
Using a calendar or planner; setting alarms, having a family member call you to remind you, etc.
What should you do if you miss a dose of your medication?
This position helps prevent dizziness or falls when loading a washer.
Sitting on a chair, stool, wheelchair, rollator, etc. instead of bending over.
This is a safe way to move hot food if balance is a concern.
Using a cart or sliding items along the counter; Also utilize pot holders or oven mitts.
This tool helps you keep track of bills and prevent missed payments.
Written budget, bill calendar, or automatic payments.
This is an example of an IADL.
Cooking, managing medications, or money management
This information should always be shared with your doctor before starting a new medication.
Any allergies, side effects, and other medications you take.
This is an energy conservation strategy when folding laundry.
Sitting down and folding in a short sessions with rest breaks.
These safety steps reduces fire risk and burn risk when cooking.
Turning pot handles inward, never leaving cooking unattended, keeping dish towels or other flammable items away from the stove (clearing clutter), keep pots/pan on burners closer to you, turning burners and appliances off before leaving the kitchen, etc.
This is a safe first step if you think you were contacted by a scammer
Hang up and contact a trusted person or the bank directly; call the person they say they are
This resource can help after discharge.
Community programs, support groups, transportation, home health, outpatient, etc.
This is a safe way to remember if you already took your medication.
Using an alarm, checklist, or calendar.
This safety strategy helps reduce falls when doing laundry at home.
Wearing supportive, non-slip shoes and avoiding rushing.
Where should you store frequently used items?
At waist level on your counter to avoid bending, reaching and losing balance.
This is a safe way to manage money after discharge if help is needed.
Speaking to a trusted family member or contacting a financial advisor.
This is an important question before returning home.
“What support do I need to be safe and independent?"