Ideally, the bedroom is free of dust, mold from moisture coming from an adjoining bathroom, and with room for the oxygen tank.
- Make the bedroom bright and cheerful.
- Make sure room temperature is comfortable and there is adequate airflow.
- Provide a firm mattress.
- Provide TV and radio.
- Install blinds or shades that darken the room.
- Place closet rods 48. from the floor.
- Provide a chair for dressing.
- Keep a flashlight at the bedside table.
- Hang a bulletin board with pictures of family and friends where it can be easily seen.
- Provide a sturdy chair or table next to the bed for help getting in and out of bed.
- Provide a bedside telephone.
- Make the bed 22" high and place it securely against a wall. Or use lockable wheels. This will allow the person to get up and down safely.
- Use blocks to raise a bed's height, but be sure to make them steady so they don't move.
