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With Safety and Mobility 360's DO IT YOURSELF TIPS, you can prepare your home to be functional, safe, and a place of possibility. We to be a RESOURCE to help you make informed decisions about aging at home.

Read these Do It Yourself Tips so you can Live Safely at Home:

Challenges You May Face

Our Solutions for You

Doorways are too narrow for my walker.

Getting up my front steps is very difficult.

I'm afraid of tripping over my bathtub.

I need support when I use my toilet.

Stair handrails do not extend to the top step.

Countertops are too high from my wheelchair.

I cannot reach into my high cabinets.

Getting up stairs has become a challenge.

Sometimes I forget to turn off my stove/oven.

There is always something that needs fixing!

How can I be safe from criminals?

Maintaining this lawn is overwhelming!

Letting my pets in and out is a real chore.

Getting up from my chair is no longer easy.

My relative offered to be my caregiver.

Door widening throughout your entire home.

Wheelchair ramps and deck/porch construction.

Bathroom remodel and tub/shower conversion.

Grab bar installation.

Stair safety modifications, railing, and gates.

Lower countertops and sink so you can cook.

Kitchen remodel, lower cabinets, reach bars.

Stair lifts and home elevator system installation.

Automatic stove shut-off timer.

Ongoing interior/exterior home maintenance.

Security cameras, motion sensor lights, alarms.

Routine lawn care services.

Pet door installation.

Grab bars, adjustable lift chairs, assistance strap.

Wonderful! We provide caregiver resources!

Staying at home is the MOST cost effective and LEAST disruptive choice. It is the BEST solution.

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Do It Yourself - Home Security Tips

Keep all doors and window locked at all times. Always use a deadbolt lock.
Have Safety & Mobility 360 or your local police conduct a home-security inspection.
Join a Neighborhood Watch to have neighbors keep an eye on each other’s homes.
Install a security system with cameras, tough locks, and motion sensor lights.
Get a dog (or pretend to). Post a “Beware of Dog” sign in your yard.
Do not let your house look abandoned. Keep your mail and landscaping in order.
Get a fence around your yard to keep a visual perimeter of your property.
Eliminate hiding places in your yard. Keep landscaping low by doors and windows.
Write an Emergency Action Plan so your family can respond quickly and safely.

Do It Yourself - Emergency Preparation

Create Family Contact Cards with all important contact information for each person.
Discus and practice a Disaster Reaction Plan for all emergency situations likely in your area.
Have a fire extinguisher, and ensure your family knows its location and how to use it.
Seasonally check your emergency supplies: batteries, matches, food, water, flashlight, and first aid.
Show your family members how to turn off electricity, gas, and water at main switches.
Agree on an interior central location in your home to take refuge during a severe storm.
Ensure you have proper Home Owners Insurance to cover any likely emergency related damage.
Take a CPR and Red Cross First Aid class.
Teach children how and when to dial 911 for help.

Do It Yourself - Fire Prevention Tips

Install a smoke detector, test it monthly, and replace it every 10 years.
Have a working fire extinguisher in a handy location.
Do not overload electrical outlets or extension cords.
Replace or professionally repair any electrical appliance that sparks, smokes, or smells.
Keep fires only in the fireplace. Have your chimney cleaned annually.
Portable heaters should stay 3 feet away from anything combustible.
Have fire sprinklers installed in each room of your home.
Write a Fire Action Plan to ensure your family responds quickly to a fire.
Allow Safety and Mobility 360 to install accidental fire protection in your home.

10 Questions to Ask Yourself about Caregiving

What is the severity of their situation? It is a gradual decline or an urgent crisis?
Do they have a living environment that is safe? Does their home need safety modifications?
Do I have the legal authority and responsibility to make decisions for them?
Are they able to live independently, or do they need to be monitored frequently?
What resources do I know of to help care for their daily needs, food, transportation, and communication?
What needs/wants are a priority? Make a “Priority Plan” list of all things that should be fixed or handled.
Who can I contact (trusted family, friends, and professionals) to implement the Priority Plan?
What am I prepared to do and not do?
How much of my time, finances, and resources can I contribute?
Have I discussed each of these plans with the person I am helping to care for?

Tips for Keeping Your Brain Age-Proof

Moderate physical exercise 15-30 minutes per day keeps your brain’s memory bank from wearing down.
Try out some new skills to challenge your brain such as an instrument, language, art, craft, or hobby.
Find ways to relax. Chronic stress actually leads to impaired memory, as well as other health disorders.
Discover your purpose. Having a goal, achieving it, and giving back to your community fights Alzheimer’s.
Eating a Mediterranean diet can reduce Alzheimer’s by up to 50% - fish, nuts, veggies, beans, and fruit.
Check your vitamin intake. Vitamin B12 helps boost brain functionality.
Maintain a social life. Interaction, meaningful conversation, and emotional engagement slow memory loss.
Add antioxidant-rich spices to your menu – cinnamon, black pepper, basil, oregano, turmeric, vanilla, ginger.

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