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Also see: NURSING HOMES

____ Be aware that you are especially susceptible to alcoholism due to:
          - Significant life changes e.g., death of spouse
          - Not very much to get sober for
          - Not much of a support system
____ Use caution in use of alcohol with medications
____ Remove throw rugs - trip hazard
____ Check electrical cords:
          - Ensure they aren't a trip hazard
          - Not too many things connected to extension cords - fire hazard
____ Check phone extension cords
          - Ensure they aren't a trip hazard
          - Consider having additional phone jack installed to prevent having to use extension cord too much
____ Obtain a phone which:
          - Has large numbers
          - Has one-button dialing for police, fire, etc.
          - Is programmable for other numbers
____ Clean out medicine cabinet (remove old medication, leave only important ones)
____ Keep a rubber mat available for the bathtub/shower
____ Throw out old food in kitchen
____ Take things off high shelf so there won't be a temptation to reach too much
____ Use a clear mug with a handle which won't tip over easily (instead of a cup and saucer - can be tipped over easily, then reaching for the falling cup could cause a fall)
____ Use non-breakable dishes, etc.
____ Check batteries in fire alarms, smoke detectors, etc.
____ Ensure flashlights are readily available and operational, with extra batteries available
____ Consider taking the herb ginko - to improve blood circulation

For more info:
____ Visit senior.com
____ Visit sandiegoseniornews.com

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NURSING HOMES
Also see: ELDERLY

____ Make a decision to put a person in a nursing home your last resort, not your first
____ Explore options to keep the person at home instead, e.g.:
          - Hiring nurses and/or aides to live in and/or visit the person
          - Getting help from a hospice group
____ Call area office on aging
____ Call ombudsmen
If the person must go to a nursing home:
____ Review the facility's certification and licensing reports
          - Check for evidence of patient care violations - on file with state public health department - they are public records - you have a right to see them - you can also ask the nursing home to see their copies - don't take anything for granted - don't take "no" for an answer when asking to see records (if they balk, you walk!)

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