Setting up a recovery-ready home
Room by room, the small changes that help most.
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Walk through your home imagining that reaching, moving around or carrying things might feel less convenient for a while. Notice what would be hard to reach, step over or carry.
Around the house
- :Clear walkways and remove loose rugs or cords that could cause a trip.
- :Add a nightlight between the bedroom and bathroom.
- :Move everyday items to between waist and shoulder height.
Your resting spot
Choose one comfortable place to spend much of the day. Keep your phone, charger, water, medications, tissues, a book and the remote within easy reach.
The bathroom
- :A non-slip mat inside and outside the shower
- :Toiletries at an easy height
- :Ask your team whether a shower chair or raised seat might help
This is general education, not medical advice. Always follow the specific instructions from your healthcare team, and contact them with any concerns.
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