What Telephone Modifications Would Increase Safety for the Older Adult

question 28

Multiple Choice

What telephone modifications would increase safety for the older adult? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Placement of phones at bedside and next to a favorite chair
• B) Programming an auto dial function for quick dialing
• C) Using an answering machine with a male voice
• D) Replacing the phone cord with a 15-foot cord for ease in carrying around the phone
• E) Selecting a phone with large numbers

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Definitions:

Bailment

The legal relationship arising when one person (the bailor) gives possession of an object to another person (the bailee) under the agreement that it will be returned or otherwise disposed of according to the direction of the bailor.

Bailment Relationship

A legal relationship in which physical possession of personal property is transferred from one party to another for a specific purpose, while ownership remains with the original party.

Negligent

Failure to take proper care in doing something, leading to damage or injury to others.