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Program tool 9. Is your centre safe and activity-friendly?

Page 2 - Entrance to centre

checkmark What to check What to do if you if this is a problem
Yes No Doors open easily. Have doors checked out to see if they're hung properly or if they require some simple maintenance.

Comments:

 
Yes No There is a sturdy seat or bench with armrests (does not move when you sit down) for people to change boots or shoes.

Provide seat at or above knee level

Identify strategies to help raise fund for a bench, safe mat.

Comments:

 
Yes No Lighting in entranceway is at least 60 watts. Use 60-100 watts light bulbs in your entrance way.

Comments:

 
Yes No A non-slip mat with no ripples or tears is present to absorb water and or snow.

Have a non-slip mat present in front of doorway to step on.

Tape mats down if needed.

Check mats on a regular basis to ensure no ripples or tears.

Mats can be purchased at your local hardware or department store.

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Yes No During winter, there a place to store boots.

Ensure that there is a boot tray that will absorb water for members to store their boots on.

Make a sign to let your members know where to place boots.

Boot trays can be purchased at most hardware and department stores.

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Active Independent Aging was a joint venture between the University of Ottawa and the Public Health and Long-term Care Branch, City Of Ottawa. For more information please visit our website at: www.falls-chutes.com. Funding provided by Health Canada/Veterans Affairs Canada Falls Prevention Initiative. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the official policies of Health Canada, Veterans Affairs Canada, the University of Ottawa and the Public Health and Long-term Care Branch, City Of Ottawa. The information in this handout is current as of 2004.

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