Monday, May 2, 2016

Organizing for the Elderly Part III - Bathrooms

  • Preferably have a shower stall or walk-in bathtub for easy access
  • Organize personal care items within reach, not under the sink or too high up  
Place only first aid items in medicine cabinet,
not prescription drugs
A seat in the bathroom helps them undress

  • Have shower chair, so they can sit while showering

  • Install a panic button in the bathroom 

  • Arrange elderly’s shower time when someone is at home
  • It is helpful to have a message/tag board with emergency contact number and plenty of paper to write on
Label content of drawers to make it easier for them
Organize clothing by season and color


Shoes under the bed are easy to access

How can we encourage our elders to be active? Loneliness and boredom lead to depression. Can family members and friends visit regularly to engage the elderly in different activities, like cards, bingo or solving puzzles?
The most effective way of engaging our mom has been creating attractive little spaces for different activities; she loves cooking books, and knitting. We got her a comfortable recliner, she keeps her knitting basket next to it. We placed a round table close to shelves, where she keeps her supplies, family pictures, photo albums and her favorite hobby: a collection of cookbooks.
Ideas and suggestions are welcome, please share them.



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