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Install a smoke detector on the ceiling
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Adequate lighting, (600lux) for sink and all work services
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Use transparent cabinet door or put item list on door. Avoid putting items on high level
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Lock up dangerous items in non transparent cabinets
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Put a food list on the refrigerator door to prevent the elder from buying the same item repetitively
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Table top with good colour contrast to the floor
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Have clear labels on taps eg. red label for hot water and green label for cold water
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Put labels with both names and photos on the drawers
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Handle with good color contrast to the background
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Non glare, non slippery floor, avoid using placemat or loose cloth on floor
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Use electric stove or use gas stove with safety cut off feature. Hide the gas shut off control in a hidden area
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Use a thermo boiler or a beeping boiler
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Clear simple labels on washer such as a colour contrast label on the on /off button
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Clear labels on seasoning containers