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I agree with others to lock the door while in the shower. I live in a condo and lock my door at all times.
Easier to use text check in than phone calls. I had my mother send me an email every morning just to say she was up and okay. If I didn’t receive a message by noon then I would call. If no answer then I’d go check on her because she fell a lot. Just be sure you keep your message cheery. My mother started using it to vent about everything every morning and that was a hard way to start my day.
Keep your phone with you at all times not just the shower. Or the Apple Watch or emergency alert. You know Murphy’s Law.
When cooking, don’t ever leave the kitchen. My mother was frying meat and went to the bathroom. She fell and couldn’t get up. Luckily she listened to me about keeping her phone in her walker so she was able to call me. We had a neighbor come in and turn off the stove. I moved in with her after that scary episode.
Again when cooking or baking, stay in the kitchen or sit at the dining table if you need to sit so you don’t forget you’re cooking and don’t accidentally fall asleep in a comfy recliner.
Only give your car key to the mechanic or valet. Never leave your house key on the ring.
I always check the doors before I go to bed to be sure I did lock them.
I keep a nightlight in the bathroom so I’m not walking around in the dark.
Do you have grab bars in your shower? Especially needed if stepping in and out of a tub shower.
I’ll keep thinking about precautions I take.
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I visited friends who installed a grab bar that affixed easily to the wall with strong suction cups.
They bought it on Amazon.
What a thoughtful act for a visitor and no damage to the shower wall.
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Thank you for all the good suggestions! You are right about locking the door. I don't think it's a good idea to leave the door unlocked either. I can hide a key outside in case I have to call 911 and can't get up to open the door for them.
That's too bad about your mom complaining every day but maybe she didn't have a lot of people to complain to and you were handy. That's nice that you moved in with her.
I always have a phone nearby. These days you have to.
You are right about staying in the kitchen when you are cooking. If I have to go to the bathroom, I turn everything off. If I have the dryer or dishwasher going and want to go get the mail I turn them off too. You never know when something might short out.
You are right about giving only the car key to the mechanic.
I'm like you, checking the doors before I go to bed. I also turn out the inside lights and look out at the neighborhood to make sure everything is Ok. It always is but it's reassuring. You can see more what is outside with your inside lights off. Then, of course I turn the inside lights back on.
My husband and I put in a walk in shower and it has grab bars in it. They are so nice to have! There is a clock with a bright green light in the bathroom and it doubles as a night light.
Your suggestions are wonderful! Thank you!
PML