Home Safety Home Care Path LLC

Monitor living space to maintain independence.
Electric cords properly plugged in and tucked away
Do not over load extension cords
Fresh batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
Electric outlets are cool, not warm to the touch
Areas are well lit inside and out
Nightlights in hallways, stairwells, bedrooms and bathroom
Electric heaters away from curtains, rugs, and furniture
Seperate elctrical appliances and water
Fireplace chimmneys are checked and cleared yearly
Light switches on both top, bottom of stairs
Light switches found near room entrance
Stair ways well lit and free of objects
Stair hand rails sturdy
Floors are not slippery or highly polished
Carpet on stair secure
No holes or snags in carpet
Carpet edges secure
Reduce hot water temp to prevent burn
Water faucets marked hot, cold
House smoking rules established
Check furnace yearly
Drawers and doors open and shut easily
Flashlights available in main rooms
Cleaners and poisons marked and in seperate space
Door locks secure and work correctly
Staff at Home Care Path LLC http://homecarepath.com practise safety with all home visits. Part of maintaining a stable living environment is monitoring the seniors home for potential hazards that can be corrected to reduce risk of harm.

Home Care Path LLC
608-432-4286
email seniorcare@homecarepath.com
Keeping seniors safe at home, serving south central Wisconsin