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Losing keys is a common problem, but having a set place to keep them may provide a solution. There are also electronic tags that can be attached to keys to help someone to find them when they have been mislaid within the home. The electronic tag is activated by pressing a button on a transmitter remote control, and will bleep.
Many individuals prefer to use gas ovens, and especially gas hobs to electric hobs. However, problems include:Use equipment that is designed to provide support, such as grab rails and walking aids, rather than leaning on fixtures, such as door handles and towel rails; That the use of telecare equipment may tend to encourage a one-sided focus on an individual’s problems and not on their existing strengths. Keep the timer next to the cooker to act as a prompt to set it. There is also a device that goes into the bottom of a pan and rattles when the liquid boils to provide an alert. The timers we list have features such as large digits or a talking read out of the remaining time for individuals who cannot see the display. Some people have difficulty remembering the day of the week and the time of day, i.e. seven in the morning or seven in the evening, especially in the summer months when there are more daylight hours. Also, confusion can arise in the winter months when the evenings draw in early – it can be dark at 5pm, but it is not bedtime.
A timer can be used to remind a person of the required cooking time. Some are mechanical, some digital. A few are a combination of the two. A mechanical timer, which might be more familiar and easier for older people to use, stops when the spring has wound down. An electronic timer might be more difficult to set but may sound for longer, or stop and then sound again after a short interval. Some also provide a visual cue of the time left. Familiarity with an environment contributes towards a person feeling secure and confident. However, over a period of time people often accumulate a lot of clutter that can increase risk. By simplifying and organising your belongings, the home can become a much easier place to live independently. For a start keep regularly used items close to hand and remove items that are no longer used. Keep essential things where they can be seen to act as a visual prompt – for example medication and house keys. Basic tips include: Consider the physical dimensions of the organizer as it should fit comfortably in your purse or bag when traveling. That technological solutions may be installed without fully involving or obtaining the informed consent of the individual/s involved. This can be particularly relevant when the equipment is used to support individuals with conditions such as dementia.
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A plastic weekly pill container is the most basic of pill organizers, with seven boxes clearly marked for each day of the week. There are also weekly and monthly organizers with more than one row for multiple doses and different colors, symbols or other markings to designate morning, afternoon or evening pills. Extra-Large Storage Compartments Be cautious of sales people who try to persuade you to buy equipment that may not meet your needs fully or is over-priced. Buying from a company that belongs to a trade association, such as the British Healthcare Trades Association, may give you some reassurance as members have signed up to a code of practice governing standards of customer service. Important dates, such as birthdays and doctors appointments, written down at a central point of reference such as a white board. I am a huge fan of the simple 7-day pill organizers. I suggest reloading them on Sunday evenings and getting your pills straight for the following week. Take it one week at a time, and keep your pill organizer in the same location in your home, in a spot you see every day." —Alaina Ross, RN with 10 years of experience as a PACU nurse
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