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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Nov 23, 1992
Page
25
Simplify furniture layout and remove obstacles. Mark furniture with contrasting colours for visibility. Arrange pieces to allow easy navigation without twisting. Ontario Medical Association Falls subcommittee advises elevating chairs and beds to lessen effort to sit and stand. Install taps or use adaptors to fit existing fixtures.
Practical guidance to reduce home hazards suggests keeping a phone by the bed and emergency numbers nearby, lowering closet bars, adding space hooks, and placing lamps and switches within easy reach to prevent falls. The guidance cites the Canadian Rehabilitation Council and mentions the Barrier-Free Design standard CAN/CSA B651 M90.
The notice urges residents living alone to consider a personal emergency response system worn as a neck or wrist device to summon help quickly. It notes telephone companies offer devices aiding the hard of hearing or those with speech or dexterity challenges and suggests contacting local phone utilities for details.
Guidance on keeping entrances lit and walkways clear of ice and snow, with a note on free municipal snow clearing for seniors. Mentions RRAP for Disabled People eligibility and contacting CMHC offices for more information.
The text recommends lightweight appliances such as electric kettles with auto shut off and microwaves to avoid leaving stoves on. Store frequently used items low, use heatproof mats, long handle utensils, non-slip shower mats, grab bars, water temperature regulators, and a portable shower bench to allow seated bathing. Lever faucets are suggested for easier use.
Pictured above Marge Rose owner of Foothills T Shirt and Variety with Heidi Collins displaying a selection of goods. The display highlights more than 320 varieties of decals and a good selection of footwear available at the store.
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