Chapter 5: Getting prepared: Safety and risks
Lifestyle and social considerations
Similar to assessing the living space for the purposes of increasing safety and comfort, assessing lifestyle (and that of the people who share the living space) can help to identify situations that, with some changes, can increase the safety and comfort for everyone in the home.
Below is a checklist to help assess lifestyle. Think about each and assess if it applies to you, the person who is ill, or anyone else living or visiting in the home. *In the “Helpful resources” section, you will find a summary PDF of this assessment (Lifestyle and social considerations) of this assessment that you can download and print for future use.
For each question below, answer yes or no, and consider any thoughts or comments you may have.
Is there smoking in the house? Is there alcohol or substance use that is concerning?
Is everyone safe from abuse?
For each question below, answer yes or no, and consider any thoughts or comments you may have.
How will physical activity and movement be maintained?
Can groceries be easily and safely purchased, prepared, and consumed?
Are there financial concerns with providing care at home?
For each question below, answer yes or no, and consider any thoughts or comments you may have.
Will social isolation occur?
How will connection with others be maintained?