Adjusting to Circumstances

As we mature and age, there comes a time for physical adjustments to make everyday life easier. Think about your home and what changes you can make to help yourself continue to accomplish your work around the house safely.

	Put your most frequently used cookware at a level that is within easy reach.
	If your dishes are heavy, consider getting lightweight dishes for everyday use.
	Buy smaller quantities of milk, orange juice, etc., rather than hard-to-handle gallon sizes.
	Take showers rather than baths. Buy a shower bench and replace the shower-head with a flexible hose.
	To avoid wasting food, prepare only one-half of boxed, convenience foods such as macaroni and cheese. The other half will keep for several weeks.
	Plant perennial flowers instead of annuals that must be replanted each year.
	In order to avoid falls, put away knickknacks (dust catchers) to prevent reaching and climbing.
	Sort medications for a week at a time.

Look for other methods that can be improved or streamlined to make your life easier and more comfortable. Change can be good.