Community Home Health Care

JUNE 10, 2021

Replace carpet with cushioned non-slip flooring. Ensure there are no upturned carpet edges. ? Repair or remove damaged or worn carpet. ? Get rid of things they could trip over (upturned carpet edges, clutter, electric cables, etc). ? Avoid repetitive carpet patterns (they may produce optical illusions).

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Comfort Home Care

OCTOBER 31, 2023

You will want to remove any loose carpeting or throw rugs as they can become tripping hazards. Carpeting should be low-pile for those who have mobility issues, use a walker or wheelchair. Consider motion-sensor lights in critical areas – hallways, bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen – to prevent falling in the dark.

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Pallimed

JANUARY 28, 2021

They get red carpets, egots, and champagne kisses!! So imagine my dismay on seeing this: I *finally* get the courage to admit to people that I want to go into palliative care. People laugh and turn away. Or worse, “don’t worry you’ll change your mind!” All my friends say they want to be surgeons. What gives?

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Comfort Home Care

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Secure Rugs and Carpets Loose or unsecured rugs or carpets can be a significant tripping hazard. You will want to make sure all areas of the home are well lit, especially during the evening. Consider installing night lights in hallways, bathrooms, and bedrooms to aid vision during nighttime trips to use the bathroom.

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Daily Nurse

OCTOBER 17, 2024

A Sudden Change in the Weather Have you ever had a nursing job where things were going great, the team was solid, everything seemed OK, and suddenly, the carpet gets pulled out from under you? So, what do you do when the nursing skies suddenly turn cloudy and grey?

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Caregiver Support Services

AUGUST 31, 2023

Additionally, securing rugs and carpets with non-slip mats or double-sided tape prevents slipping and tripping accidents. By rearranging furniture to create more comprehensive pathways, you ensure ample space for the senior to move around comfortably, whether using a wheelchair, walker, or cane.

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Seasons Hospice

APRIL 13, 2022

Vacuum carpets, rugs, and upholstered furniture. Wash the inside and outside of all windows to let in the fresh air and natural light. Dust surfaces like ledges, window sills, ceiling fans, and light fixtures. Clean Forgotten Areas. Don’t forget to clean under beds, sofas, and other furniture. Wash Linens.

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Healthy Workforce Institute

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Tackling a problem that’s been swept under the carpet for decades can feel like an overwhelming burden, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Every employee should know that they matter AND the way they treat each other matters too.

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Home Care Pulse

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Most people don’t know that you should remove two inch thick carpets in the living room to prevent false, because we don’t think about it. And so the first thing I said to him was, well, did they get rid of that two inch thick carpet? Because most people don’t even know what home care is.

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Home Care Pulse

MARCH 29, 2022

We have to roll the red carpet out for them, you know, yes, it is a privilege to have a job, but with so many jobs open right now, you don’t have, we don’t have the leverage anymore. Mike McSherry ( 33:25 ): So it’s, it’s tough, right?

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GeriPal

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

There were trip hazards, loose carpets, some people were hoarders. EMS providers were trained to provide practical home modifications: installation of grab bars, removal of carpets, removal of other obstacles. They were stunned by the number of calls for lift assistance for older adults who had fallen. Their job was done.

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GeriPal

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Take out the carpet, put in the grab bars so they don’t fall, and then fall rates plummeted. She helped them do something about it. So, I have that in the back of my mind. So, I have some ambivalence over this, I feel in general, the more we can make available equipment to help people accommodate to live with disability, the better.

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