| The Madeline Assisted Living few tips | |
| Install carpet with short, dense pile. | Secure rugs with double-sided carpet tape. |
| Use non-skid, no-wax flooring. | |
| Make thresholds even with floor. | |
| Arrange furniture so you can easily get around it. | |
| Reposition electrical and extension cords out of the way. | |
| Keep exits and hallways open. | |
| Use stable chairs with armrests to help you get up. | |
| Provide bright, evenly distributed light. | |
| Use lampshades that reduce glare. | |
| Put light switches and electrical outlets within easy reach. | |
| Use nightlights. | |
| Don’t leave anything on the floor that might cause you to trip. |
Stairs
| Install handrails on both sides of stairways at the best height for you. | |
| Make sure steps are even and in good shape. | |
| Check that carpet adheres firmly along stairs; repair or replace worn carpet. | |
| Choose a carpet that doesn’t hide step edges or create illusions such as steps that appear deeper than they are. | |
| Remove rugs at the top or bottom of stairways and secure all other rugs firmly to the floor. | |
| Use good lighting (at least 60-watt bulbs) in stairways; install on-off switches at the top and bottom of stairs. | |
| Make sure stairs are clear of all objects. | |
| Watch out for a single step—people often trip when there is only one step. |
Kitchen
| Choose sturdy step stools, preferably with handrails, and throw away broken stepstools. | |
| Clean spills immediately to avoid slipping.Walk on floors only after cleaning solutions have dried thoroughly. | |
| Do away with floor wax. | |
| Don’t stand on the countertops. |
Bathroom
| Use rubber bathmats or strips in bathtubs and showers. | |
| Install at least two grab bars in the shower/bath. | |
| Clean up water from the floor. | |
| Secure bathroom rugs to the floor. | |
| Use raised toilet seats and install handrails within reach. | |
| Always use a night-light. |
Outside
| Brightly light all paths and stoops. | |
| Install handrails along any flight of outdoor steps. | |
| Spread sand or salt on icy walkways. | |
| Keep steps, sidewalks, decks, and porches clear of newspapers, sticks, rocks, wet leaves, and other debris. | |
| Repair broken or uneven pavement on walkways and driveways. | |
| Remove roots that protrude from the ground. | |
| Clean spills immediately, especially oily ones on concrete or asphalt. |
