Are a senior citizen or a caregiver? Check out these five organization tips brought to you by UMH. Get a fresh start in 2015!
1. Make Your Home Spic and Span
When there is too much clutter around, trips and falls are likely to happen. Remove unnecessary and large objects like furniture from your walking path to reduce the risk. Always maintain a clear walkway. While clearing your kitchen, start from removing the unused appliances from the countertops, organize cabinets and clear out the refrigerator and pantry of expired food.
2. Check Medication Expiration Dates
One of the most common practices in homes nowadays is mixing the old prescription drugs with the new one that may pose potentially dangerous health hazards. Liquid antibiotics and dugs comprised of organic ingredients needs to be safely discarded. Also make sure you store these medications in a cool, dark and dry place such as on a shelf in a closet or a kitchen cabinet, and store it in an airtight plastic container.
3. Put an Emergency Plan in Place
Do you have important numbers on speed dial in case of an emergency such as a burglary, fall or other unexpected accidents? Have your phone programmed with emergency contact info.
If you reside in an assisted living community, give yourself a reminder lesson on your community’s emergency response system.
4. Monitor Your Fire Extinguisher, Smoke Alarm System and Emergency Kit
Occasionally test your carbon monoxide detectors and smoke alarms to ensure batteries are fresh and operational. Every home should have at least two handheld fire extinguishers. The kitchen is an ideal place to leave one.
Emergency kits should be restocked in Winter and Spring. Make sure they include: a flashlight, extra batteries, thermometer, scissors, tape, bandages, allergy and digestive medications, antibiotic ointment, wound dressings, a current medication list and emergency contact list complete with names and phone numbers of family or friends.
5. Avoid Injury
Seniors with compromised strength or mobility should avoid doing household chores which may be a real hardship. Never move furniture or heavy without any ones help. Don’t stand on a chair, table or ladder to clean hard to reach areas. Try using cordless cleaning tools and lightweight equipment to avoid causing injury.
United Methodist Homes of NJ
At all UMH assisted living communities there are frequent safety checks to ensure residents’ homes are both safe and clean. If you are interested in learning more assisted living at UMH, visit www.umh-nj.org.
1. Make Your Home Spic and Span
When there is too much clutter around, trips and falls are likely to happen. Remove unnecessary and large objects like furniture from your walking path to reduce the risk. Always maintain a clear walkway. While clearing your kitchen, start from removing the unused appliances from the countertops, organize cabinets and clear out the refrigerator and pantry of expired food.
2. Check Medication Expiration Dates
One of the most common practices in homes nowadays is mixing the old prescription drugs with the new one that may pose potentially dangerous health hazards. Liquid antibiotics and dugs comprised of organic ingredients needs to be safely discarded. Also make sure you store these medications in a cool, dark and dry place such as on a shelf in a closet or a kitchen cabinet, and store it in an airtight plastic container.
3. Put an Emergency Plan in Place
Do you have important numbers on speed dial in case of an emergency such as a burglary, fall or other unexpected accidents? Have your phone programmed with emergency contact info.
If you reside in an assisted living community, give yourself a reminder lesson on your community’s emergency response system.
4. Monitor Your Fire Extinguisher, Smoke Alarm System and Emergency Kit
Occasionally test your carbon monoxide detectors and smoke alarms to ensure batteries are fresh and operational. Every home should have at least two handheld fire extinguishers. The kitchen is an ideal place to leave one.
Emergency kits should be restocked in Winter and Spring. Make sure they include: a flashlight, extra batteries, thermometer, scissors, tape, bandages, allergy and digestive medications, antibiotic ointment, wound dressings, a current medication list and emergency contact list complete with names and phone numbers of family or friends.
5. Avoid Injury
Seniors with compromised strength or mobility should avoid doing household chores which may be a real hardship. Never move furniture or heavy without any ones help. Don’t stand on a chair, table or ladder to clean hard to reach areas. Try using cordless cleaning tools and lightweight equipment to avoid causing injury.
United Methodist Homes of NJ
At all UMH assisted living communities there are frequent safety checks to ensure residents’ homes are both safe and clean. If you are interested in learning more assisted living at UMH, visit www.umh-nj.org.
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