A parent is coming home after a fall

6 things, already decided.
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1. 01 of 06
   I already have this

   Grab bars or a bath rail

   The bathroom is where falls happen. This is the first thing occupational therapists ask about.

   What to check before you choose. Check whether you need a screw-fixed bar or a clamp-on bath rail, because suction cups are not load-bearing and should not be used for weight.

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2. 02 of 06
   I already have this

   A non-slip bath mat

   A wet floor undoes everything else you do.

   What to check before you choose. Check the suction covers most of the underside, and that it fits the length of the bath or shower tray.

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3. 03 of 06
   I already have this

   A raised toilet seat or frame

   Getting up from low seating is the hardest movement after a fall or a hip injury.

   What to check before you choose. Check the fixing type against the toilet shape, and the weight rating.

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4. 04 of 06
   I already have this

   Plug-in motion night lights

   Most falls at home happen at night, on the way to the bathroom.

   What to check before you choose. Motion-activated means nothing to find or switch. Check they are warm white, not blue, so they do not wake the whole house.

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5. 05 of 06
   I already have this

   A reacher grabber tool

   Bending and stretching are exactly what they have been told not to do.

   What to check before you choose. Check the length and whether it folds. A rotating head is worth having for picking things off the floor.

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6. 06 of 06
   I already have this

   A pill organiser

   Medication after a hospital stay is usually more complicated than it was before.

   What to check before you choose. Match the number of daily doses to the compartments. Weekly organisers with removable day trays are easier to carry to appointments.

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