Housekeeping

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  • Avoiding excessive or low lighting

    Avoiding excessive or low lighting

  • Keeping thoroughfares clear at home

    Keeping thoroughfares clear at home

  • Plain (non-patterned) flooring

    Plain (non-patterned) flooring

  • Decluttering/simplifying surroundings

    Decluttering/simplifying surroundings

  • Remove slip or trip hazards like rugs

    Remove slip or trip hazards like rugs

  • Good lighting especially in key areas e.g. stairs, bathroom

    Good lighting especially in key areas e.g. stairs, bathroom

  • Minimise lighting that might create glare or stark shadows

    Minimise lighting that might create glare or stark shadows

  • Reducing shiny or transparent surfaces in the home

    Reducing shiny or transparent surfaces in the home

  • Colour contrast mat under often used objects

    Colour contrast mat under often used objects

  • Keeping key items for an activity together in box/bag

    Keeping key items for an activity together in box/bag

  • Consistency of environment

    Consistency of environment

  • Clear labels on cupboard doors indicating what’s inside

    Clear labels on cupboard doors indicating what’s inside

  • Handheld hoover

    Handheld hoover

  • Ensure lights are on before it gets dark

    Ensure lights are on before it gets dark

  • Designated area for person with PCA’s things

    Designated area for person with PCA’s things

  • Touch sensitive lamp

    Touch sensitive lamp

  • Strategic lighting

    Strategic lighting

  • Putting furniture to edges of rooms

    Putting furniture to edges of rooms

  • Lighting solutions that are easily moveable e.g. cordless lamps

    Lighting solutions that are easily moveable e.g. cordless lamps

  • Putting throws of distinct color on chairs to aid sitting

    Putting throws of distinct color on chairs to aid sitting

  • Moving bedroom/bathroom to ground floor

    Moving bedroom/bathroom to ground floor

  • LED lamp for desk which gives even spread of light

    LED lamp for desk which gives even spread of light

  • Contrasting lightshades to indicate different areas of the home

    Contrasting lightshades to indicate different areas of the home