Bedroom Clutter

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Category: Bedroom

Written by Sally Thimm OTRL

If you or a family member is using a walker or a wheelchair, you need to remember that if you want your loved one to do as much as they can for themselves; it is much harder in cramped quarters.

Sometimes you have to take a piece of furniture out of a room to allow enough space to easily move between furniture to get to the bathroom or to the closet. In other words if there is only 24 inches between the side of the bed and the closet door, chances are you will be getting out the clothes because the person with the limitation will not be able to. So the lesson here is “don’t complain.”

If your goal is to create an environment that allows a person to do as much for themselves as possible, you have to be willing to make changes that allow for that. Some people don’t want to change their furniture around. Some people complain that their lives have had to change to accommodate the person with the limitations, and they are tired of always making the sacrifices. Don’t take that anger out on others. If you are feeling that way you need to get some help and learn how to manage your feelings in a more productive way!

Here are some examples of clutter:

Closet Clutter Too much bedroom furniture Under the bed-storage ideas

Remember:

• Clear enough room around a bed to allow a wheelchair to turn around in a complete circle, to allow you to approach the side of the bed from either the right or left side.

• Remove enough “stuff” from your night stands to avoid knocking things over and have room for things that may make your life easier; like a bedside commode or a urinal. ?

• Look for easy ways to store things that you are not using daily. Clear bins are great, because you can see what is in them without opening them up.

• Get a label maker and mark the boxes that you organize so you can get to things quickly when you need them.

Let me know if this information is helpful to you. If you have questions, please send them to us through “Contact Us” and we will be glad to try to help you find your answer.

Most of these modifications just require moving some furniture around. Don’t try to do these things without some help! The last thing you need is back pain!

“Now, let’s get going!” xo, Sally