These questions help you think about staying safe at home (for example removing things that might cause falls). They also help you think about if you can safely do everyday activities (for example: getting dressed or going to the store) or if you need assistive devices.
- Read through the questions for you and your caregiver. You can also ask someone to read them with you.
- Think about the questions you do not have the answers to.
- Write down the steps you will take to find the answers, such as asking your health care team or those around you.
- Download and/or print the questions and answers using the download button. To save your responses, select “Print to PDF” as the print option.
- Think about other questions you have and write them down.
- Review other sections when you are ready.
Managing at Home
Where I Live
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Do I have concerns about living safely on my own?
Do I need to make changes to my home so it is safe and easy to move around? (for example: railing, remove rugs or clutter, stair glide)?
Do I know what funding is available if changes are needed in my home?
Do I need help from family, friends or neighbours to manage at home?
Do I need extra services coming into my home to live safely?
Do I need a way to call for help in case of an emergency (for example: medical alert device, cell phone)?
Do I know where to get help if I can no longer live in my home?
Am I afraid of falling?
Do I know how to prevent a fall?
Will I know what to do if I fall?
Do I need any equipment to help prevent me from falling?
Do I know what strategies to use to prevent falls?
Self-Care and Day-to-Day Tasks
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Can I tell when I have to go to the washroom?
Can I control my bowel and/or bladder?
Do I need help with day-to-day tasks (for example: bathing, dressing, cooking, cleaning)?
Do I need devices to manage day-to-day tasks (for example: a walker, shower chair, hand-held showerhead or one-handed devices)?
Do I need help to manage activities in the community (for example: getting groceries, banking)?
Do I know where to go to find help?
Questions to ask yourself in your recovery
As you re-engage in your community, there may be things you need to consider. Click on any image for questions that can help you think about what you need during your recovery.
