Shmoozin' with Susan
One of the biggest concerns I have as a health care professional is the safety of people. It’s amazing how many barriers are around us, many of which we are not aware of. For people without deficits, they can usually maneuver around obstacles with little or no harm or even thought for that matter. However, when you have MS and your vision, mobility, balance, strength, endurance, and sensation may be affected, consequences are often inevitable. It never ceases to amaze me when people reply “I Know But…” when I try to address potential safety risks and make recommendations.
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3 comments:
Well stated Susan with a wide varieties of hazards covered. Sometimes, though, it is not our "patients" who resist the modifications but the caregivers in the home. "That rug belonged to my grandparents and it's not going anywhere!" We need to learn to lovingly and assertively keep working on them.
Susan, as a Safety professional who has MS I would like to commend you for your article on safety in the home.
Bob
Thank you both for your feedback. Home safety is so important and is an ongoing challenge. I'll be sharing more and always enjoy hearing from our readers.
Take Care,
Susan
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