Elder Care Checklist
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- Housing
- Determine whether the elderly person can continue living at home.
- Prevent the elderly person from being injured by carefully examining all areas of the home to identify potential problems.
- Replace throw rugs or floor runners not made with slip resistant backing.
- Install carbon monoxide and smoke detector on each floor of the home.
- Make sure that flammable items are placed away from the kitchen stove.
- Check that hallways and stairwells are well lit.
- Place nonskid mats and apply textured strips to any slippery surfaces in the bath and shower area.
- Mount sturdy grab bars near the bathtub, shower and toilet areas.
- Driving
- Make sure that the elderly person does not appear drowsy or confused when driving.
- Make sure that the elderly person does not have difficulty turning his head, neck or shoulders when driving or parking.
- Suggest that the elderly person only drive in the daytime to familiar places not far from home.
- Suggest that the elderly person does not drive alone.
- Emergencies
- Make sure the elderly person knows what to do in the event of an emergency.
- Make sure the elderly person has access to a telephone from different locations within the house.
- Consider contracting a medical alert system that provides emergency response services for elderly who live alone.
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Who it's for
This Elder Care Checklist is for anyone who wants a simple, practical way to get things done without missing steps.
- Avoid forgetting - keep all your Elder Care essentials in one place (external memory)
- Save time - start from a proven Elder Care structure instead of a blank page
- Stay on track - track progress, come back later, and keep momentum
- Coordinate with others - share the list and divide responsibilities
- Learn the process - follow the steps in a sensible order, even if it's your first time
How to use it
How to use this Elder Care Checklist
- Save Elder Care Checklist to your free Checklist account so your progress is saved and synced across devices.
- Customize it in the app: remove anything that does not apply, then add your own details for Elder Care (dates, sizes, addresses, notes).
- If others are involved, invite them to collaborate and divide responsibilities.
- Work through the list: check items off as you go, and set reminders for time-sensitive steps.
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