Put handrails in the bathroom. Consider installing a device that raises the toilet seat. Use an electric shaver to avoid cuts from razors. Wear clothing that is easy to get on and off. When possible, use Velcro strips on clothing instead of zippers or buttons.
Thick liquids are easier to swallow than thin liquids.
Use an electric warming tray to keep food hot during the long time it may take to finish a meal. Weigh yourself once a week to make sure that you are not losing too much weight. Reduce constipation by drinking more water and eating more foods that are high in fiber. If you have speech problems, work on other ways to make your needs known. Practice speech exercises your doctor or speech therapist may give you.