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One Step at a Time · Episode 2
His Wife's Rug
The rug in the living room is a fall waiting to happen. It's also the last thing his wife chose.
In this scene
Ben: This rug's curling up at the corner. I'll just roll it up and put it in the closet.
Imani: Wait. It's his home. We don't move his things without asking him first.
Imani: Mr. Reyes, that rug corner could catch your cane. Can we talk about it?
Watch the episode to see what happens next.
Questions to think about
- You see a curled rug corner. You:
- Moving someone's belongings without asking:
- Common home fall hazards include:
About this series
For home care aides and caregivers: near-misses, home hazards, helping someone stand safely, walking aids, nights, unreported falls and blood thinners, never rushing, strength, fear of falling and the fall prevention plan. Follow the person's care plan, your agency's policies and your therapist's or nurse's instructions. See the whole series