Search for the best illuminated and magnifying mirrors for your needs and install in your bathroom.
Place a bright colored sponge in your bathtub when filling the tub to show the water level.
Pick up, fold and place the bath mat over the tub after each use to prevent slipping or tripping.
Posted on March 23, 2006
Make it a habit to close cabinet doors each time they are opened.
Be certain to put all kitchen utensils, tools, dishes, silverware, etc. back in their place after use.
Posted on March 23, 2006
When changing batteries, it is easy to feel the difference between the flat side and the side with the pointed tip. The flat side always goes next to the spring.
Posted on August 20, 2005
Assuming you are right handed, hold the key in your right hand between your thumb and forefinger. With the thumb of the left hand, feel the slot where the key goes in. Move the thumb of your left hand slightly to the left of the slot. Bring your right hand holding the key and touch your thumbs together — the key should slide into the slot.
If you’re left handed, just reverse these directions.
Posted on August 12, 2005
Attach light and dark sheets of contact paper to the counter and to a spot on the wall near your food preparation area. Hold up dark ingredients against light-colored sheets and light ingredients against dark.
To keep track of how much salt or other spice you’re adding to a recipe, pour it in your hand first and feel the amount you are adding.
Wrap plastic tape of a contrasting color around pot handle to make them more visible.
Posted on July 6, 2005
Place dark switch plates on light walls — or light switch plates on dark walls — to make turning on lamps or light fixtures easier.
Posted on June 17, 2005
Place your brush and comb and other toilet articles on a tray or “place mat” that contrasts with the top of your bureau.
Posted on June 17, 2005
Keep things neat!
Hang each matching outfit on a separate hanger placing a suit blouse scarf or suit shirt tie, belt or jacket slacks shirt tie, etc. on each hanger.
Place a flashlight in your closet to help identify colors, patterns, etc.
Place navy clothes at one end, black at the other, brown in the middle; then put lighter colors in between.
Posted on June 17, 2005
Pour dark liquids (such as coffee) into light colored cups held against a dark background (such as a dark tray).
Pour light liquids (such as milk) into dark colored cups against a light background (such as a wall).
Pour clear liquids (such as water) into colored or frosted glasses.
Discover color-coded measuring spoons, tactile measuring cups, talking kitchen scales.
Cut light foods on a dark cutting board or plate.
Cut dark foods on a light cutting board or plate.
Cook with pots that are colored or neutral inside, not shiny and metallic. This will help to see boiling water and foods that are being heated.
Store kitchen items consistently in the same place so you can find them the next time.
Mark handles of cabinets and drawers with bright paint or adhesive tape to aid in locating them.
Mark the handles of kitchen appliances and utensils with paint or tape. For example, red nail polish may help locate a measuring cup handle.
Use a Velcro dot to indicate the most frequently used oven temperature. The same can be done for the microwave.
Avoid using back burners on the stove so that you won’t risk being hurt by a lit or heated front burner.
Use direct lighting over your cooking area
Use large print cookbooks and write your recipes in large bold print.
Posted on June 17, 2005
Collect all your notes to give your caregiver in one place by gathering them together with a large brightly colored clothes pin or clip.
Posted on June 1, 2005
Use colored soap on a white countertop. If you have dark countertops, use white soap.
Posted on June 1, 2005
Use these large print checks which can be requested with the manager or customer service representative of your bank. You or your bank may order a supply of large-print checks through:
Deluxe Checking Company
Toll-free number 800-342-1500
Note: You must obtain your “routing transit number” from your bank or credit union before placing your order.
Posted on May 31, 2005
Tie knots in black pantyhose to distinguish from blue.
Mark your washer and dryer and the corresponding dials on the setting that you use the most. Now you do not have to ask people to help you with your laundry and cooking/warming things in the oven.
Place brightly colored labels at different settings on the washer and dryer to highlight different cycles.
Pin each pair of socks together with a big safety pin to avoid having to try to match them after they are washed.
Posted on May 31, 2005
Squirt some toothpaste from the tube into your mouth instead of trying to find the bristles of the toothbrush.
Posted on May 31, 2005