What is a home safety assessment?  It is when a health care professional assesses a residence for safety prior to the patient’s return home.

We assess the need for the following:

• Tub chair for the shower;
• Hand held shower:
• Tub rail or grab bars to safely enter and exit the bath tub;
• A raised toilet seat, a bedside commode or both;
• Bed rail for assistance into and out of bed;
• Glides for office chair (wheels might be dangerous);
• Cushions or sit to stand assist device for favorite chair or sofa to ease sit to stand transfers

This is a good beginning to ensure safety at home after a long convalescence.  Do you have a loved one who may need a home safety assessment?  Give us a call!!

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