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Concerns for Home Safety - Bedroom

Last Updated: January 31, 2008 Related resource areas: Family Caregiving

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As a caregiver, you should check your bedroom for the following:

__ A lamp or flashlight within reach of your bed. Check batteries periodically to make sure they are working, and keep a spare package of batteries nearby.

__ A night-light to brighten the way to the bathroom at night.

__ Plenty of room for you to walk around the bed.

__ An adequately sized nightstand or small table for the telephone, your glasses, and other important items.

__ A sturdy chair with arms where you can sit to dress.

__ Wall-to-wall, low-pile carpeting or a smooth-surface floor.

__ Bedroom located on the first floor of the home.

__ A telephone jack is installed in the room.



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