Make it Safe!
Make it Safe! A Family Caregivers Home Safety Assessment Guide for Supporting Elders@Home On-line Course is a compilation of safety tips, and sage advice to help support an elder in aging semi-independently and safely.
1
Welcome & Introduction to the Course
Determining When Care Change is Needed
Home Safety Assessment Form
2
Home Safety Overview
Home Safety Case Study
Home Safety Case Study Debrief
Home Safety: Indoors [General]
Home Safety: Indoors [Miscellaneous]
Home Safety - Indoors General Action Items
3
Assessing Fall Hazards
Removing Fall Hazards
Home Safety – Assessing Fall Hazards Action Items
4
Home Safety - Hallways & Stairwells
Home Safety - Hallways + Stairwells Action Items
5
Kitchen - Food Safety
Kitchen Storage
Kitchen - Cooking
Kitchen - Safety Measures
Safety Devices for the Kitchen
Home Safety - Kitchen Action Items
6
Home Safety: The Bathroom
Bathroom: Mold & Mildew
Bathroom: Safety Measures
Home Safety – Bathrooms Action Items
7
Home Safety - Bedrooms
Home Safety – Bedrooms Action Items
8
The Great Outdoors
Outdoor Stairs Safety
Outdoor Home Safety Assessment
Remain Safe in the Home
Home Safety Outdoors - General
Miscellaneous Outdoor Safety Devices & Measures
Home Safety – The Great Outdoors Action Items
9
Home Use Medical Devices
Knowing How They Work
Home Safety – Home Use Medical Devices Action Items
10
Electrical Safety @ Home
Electrical Outlets, Power Bars & Extension Cords
Appliance Safety: Large & Small Appliances
Miscellaneous Home Use Electrical Products
Home Safety – Electrical Safety Action Items
11
Fire Safety & Prevention @ Home
Revisiting Electrical Safety in the Home
Cooking Safety in the Home
Fire Safety & Prevention Measures
Hazards for Home Oxygen Usage
Home Safety – Fire Safety + Prevention Action Items
12
Ongoing Follow-up
Ongoing Follow-up