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A little time spent getting your home ready before your surgery can
make a big difference in your recovery. Here are some helpful hints
for around the house:
House in general
Remove throw rugs and tack down loose carpeting to help avoid
falls
Remove electrical cords, telephone cords, toys, and
other tripping hazards
Provide good lighting
Cover slippery surfaces with carpets that have nonskid
backs
Place regularly used items such as remote controls,
medications, and reading materials in convenient and easy-to-reach
locations
Kitchen
Stock up on canned and frozen foods
Prepare meals
ahead of time and freeze them
Store food in a cupboard
that's at waist level
Place frequently used cooking
supplies, pots, pans, plates, and utensils on the counter or where
they can be easily reached
Bathroom
Stock up on toilet paper, shampoo, toothpaste, medications, and
other personal items
Place a slip-proof mat in the
shower
Install a nightlight
Bedroom
Wash all your towels, linens, and dirty clothes
Place
loose clothing and pajamas in waist-level drawers or closets
Install a nightlight
Other
Make sure you have easy access to a phone. Consider using a
cordless or cell phone
Reachers and grabbers will come in
handy
Avoid clothes that you need to pull over your head;
loose-fitting clothes that open in the front will make getting
dressed easier
Rent/buy/borrow plenty of books, movies,
music, and puzzle books
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