| Questions 8 through 11 refer to the following article. Making Life Easier in the Home
This month in Golden Age Magazine we would like to share some tips for making life easier as you get older. These tips are all quick and easy, and most importantly, they won’t cost you a lot of money. Here are a few ways that senior citizens can make their homes more comfortable and less dangerous places to live:
1. When lining your garbage can with plastic bags. put 6 or so extra in the bottom. When you fill one. you will have another at your fingertips to replace it. 2. Store heavy items on center cabinet shelves. light objects on high or low shelves. This way you won't risk straining your back to pick up heavy objects. 3. Put a night safety light in your hallway or bathroom. Installing a light can help reduce night-time accidents. If you use a glow-in-the-dark light switch, even better! 4. Sticking traction strips on slippery surfaces is essential. especially on tiled surfaces such as bathrooms. Traction strips are available from most major retailers. 5. Be sure to remove clothes from the dryer with a reacher. This will help you protect your back. These are just a few ways that you can help make your daily living more enjoyable. | 