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Living room + seating setup after stroke — transfers, furniture, and fall prevention

In-depth living room module: chair/sofa height, transfer safety, clutter control, rugs/cords, remote placement, and one-handed access

Recovery & RehabCaregiver, SurvivorIntermediate14 minPlain (6–8)

Educational only

Educational only — ask OT/PT to assess your transfer technique and chair height needs.

Get help now

If you fall and hit your head, have severe pain, or are on blood thinners: seek urgent evaluation. For new stroke-like symptoms: call your local emergency number.

What you'll learn

  • Make transfers safer from common chairs/sofas
  • Reduce clutter/rugs/cords that cause falls
  • Set up one-handed access to essentials

Transfer safety basics

  • Seat height matters
  • Armrests help
  • Stable surfaces

Chair/sofa setup

  • Firm cushion
  • Add risers if needed
  • Avoid deep soft couches

Clutter control

  • Clear pathways
  • Remove loose rugs
  • Tape/route cords

Essentials placement

  • Phone
  • Remote
  • Water
  • Meds list
  • Call button

Practice plan

  • OT/PT transfer training
  • Rehearse with caregiver

Practice check

Check your understanding

A few untimed questions. Pick an answer to see instant feedback, then continue to the next lesson.

0 of 4 answered

Question 1

1. Seat height matters because it affects:

Question 2

2. A common living-room fall hazard is:

Question 3

3. A helpful setup is to keep essentials:

Question 4

4. Transfer practice should ideally involve:

References

  1. NICE guideline NG236 logo
    NICE guideline NG236
    Stroke rehabilitation in adults
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