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.