Safety in the home

[rosie7007]

Hello, I am trying to offer assistance to a grandfather who cares for his 18 year old grandson with a learning disability. He has raised the child since the age of 7. A major aspect of his grandsons condition is very poor memory.

I am asking for safety visual tips to be put in place and have tried to find anything suitable online and nothing seems to apply to safety in the home, especially kitchens and bathrooms.

Any information would be appreciated.

Best wishes to all

[annabelle1307]

I have seen people create routines using very simple post it notes which makes it easier for people follow longer routines without forgetting important details. Maybe for leaving the house there would be a checklist of things eg keys, wallet, phone to remember and then a reminder to check the locks. I'm not sure if this will be any good?

[rosie7007 in reply to annabelle1307]

Thanks @annabelle1307,

This young man processing instructions in a visual way, pictures/ diagrams.

I have yet to check (tomorrow) how well he can read. I do know he has a very poor short term memory. I may have found some possible posters from Pintergest that I will be trying out tomorrow and see what he understands from the image.

I am only a friend to the family and I am feeling my way as I go and using every avenue I can find to possibly help out with his many difficulties.

Thank you for spending the time to respond

Cindy

[Sarah_Mencap]

Hello rosie7007

This is a really interesting question. I have asked the question on our intranet (that members of staff at Mencap can see) to see if anyone has any solutions. I will let you know if I hear back.

I have a bit of look around online and I found a couple of resources that might be useful:

>> On the RNIB website is a pdf called Homes for people with learning

disabilities and sight loss rnib.org.uk/sites/default/f...

>> Independent living have some information about kitchen safety here - independentliving.co.uk/adv...

I hope these may include some ideas to help.

Best wishes

Sarah

[rosie7007 in reply to Sarah_Mencap]

Thanks Sarah_Mencap I have looked at the sites you suggested and several others and have managed to copy images that cover some areas for home routines. I will be printing them off and laminating them and will keep looking for more.

Thanks Cindy