AT Manual What Is AT Mandate for Accessibility Community Resources AT Devices Bathing Aids Dressing Aids Hearing Aids Meal Preparation and Eating Aids Recreation and Leisure Aids Safety Devices Vision Devices Miscellaneous Items		Safety Devices Safety pertains to the prevention of unintentional injuries, including falls, scrapes and cuts. AT Devices and Preparation Have: Recreation Tread/Grip Tread Lamp Knob Bath Mat Posey Grip Material, Lace Design Cane Ice Tip Posey Grip Material, Regular Design Bath Tub Grips Procedure: Demonstrate the device by using it and explain what you are doing. Give examples of how others use the device and pass it around the group so they can see how it works. Share tips and things you can do with the devices. Permit sharing of additional ideas from the group or audience, if time allows. Detailed AT Devices/Materials: Recreation Tread/ Lamp Knob Grip Tread Sammons-Preston Hardware/Lumber Supply $5.95 $12.99 When lamp knobs become Tread can be used on stairs, difficult to turn, this adapter walkways, bathroom floors, is screwed onto the knob. ramps, and in any area where It is large and makes turning walkways are slippery. Tread a lamp on and off easier. comes in several types: including rough (sandpaper) and rubberized. Bath Mat Posey Grip Material,Lace Discount Store Discount Store $6.95 $5.95 A bath mat is a good idea for Posey grip material is one any wet walking surface including example of several types of tubs, showers, and laundry rooms. Rubberized gripping material. It has suction cups to adhere to the It can be used in drawers, on Floor and a rubberized walking shelves, cut into table Surface. It can be used in front of placements, or coasters, or sinks, and other areas where you put in places where items are stand for long periods of time. On prone to slip off (on tables, hard floors, it provides cushion. under lamps, etc) It can be used under throw rugs too. It is NOT to be used in bathtubs! Posey Grip, Regular Bath Tub Grip Stickers Discount Store Discount Store $2.97 $6.00 See description of Posey Grip If a bath mat is too difficult to Lace. clean and maintain, use self- adhesive bath stickers. Again, these can be placed on any wet surface to prevent slipping and falling. See the examples for the bath mat. Cane Ice Tip Additional Tips: (Gathered from own experience or other presentations) Get rid of throw rugs. They are dangerous not just because they slip, but they have a raised edge which causes tripping. Keep all medications in a designated place. Make sure at least one member of your family or a friend knows your medication schedule and the proper dosage. It may help to have a calendar on your refrigerator that lists your dosage and time, refill dates, and your doctor appointments. Check to make sure that all your appliances are turned off and that all of your windows and doors are locked before you go to sleep. If your phone has a speed dial option, make sure 911 and the doctor's numbers are programmed in. A neighbor or family member's number should also be programmed. In the event of a fire, it's always safe to plan an escape route and to practice the route at least once a month. Pharmacists can supply non-child-proof containers to make opening easier. Most pharmacies provide literature and will answer questions you may have regarding the medications you are taking. Daily pill boxes that can be filled with pills needed daily are useful. The pills can be placed in the compartment by a family member or friend.
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