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4 Ways to Make Your Home Safer for Loved Ones with Alzheimer’s Disease
Home safety is a major concern for caregivers of patients with Alzheimer’s disease. Caregivers have to make many decisions like if it’s safe for loved ones to stay home alone, and if they should continue to cook or drive. At the top of the list of concerns is safety. Symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease can increase risk of injury, difficulty following directions, and episodes of agitation or irritability. Seniors with Alzheimer’s disease can have trouble with balance, making them more susceptible to falls.
To make your home a safe environment for patient’s with Alzheimer’s disease, look for areas where the potential or risk of injury is higher. Think about ways to minimize risk. Experts agree, it’s easier to change the environment, than it is to try to change someone’s behavior.
Here are four ways you can make your home safer for patients with Alzheimer’s disease.
Cover heating pipes and radiators
Alzheimer’s can take away the ability to make sound judgments. Cover all accessible radiators and pipes to help decrease the risk of serious burns. Hot water heaters should be set so that the tap water is not hot enough to cause a scald burn.
Prepare Kitchens
Cooking can be very dangerous for patient’s with Alzheimer’s disease. There are automatic shutoff appliances that can make cooking safe again. These appliances come with timers and motion sensors that make it more convenient for loved ones who want to continue to run their own household or take care of themselves. There are also several meal delivery services that can help seniors enjoy the foods they love without cooking.
Properly Store Hazardous Materials
It can be easy for a patient with Alzheimer’s disease to take the wrong medication. If you are living with someone with Alzheimer’s disease, it’s important to keep medication locked and stored away. Patient medication should be clearly marked. Daily pill cases help patients know which medications to take at what time, and whether or not they’ve already taken their pills to avoid double dosage. Cleaning supplies should also be kept out of reach.
Add a Bath Chair and Install Grab Bars
The bathroom can be one of the most dangerous places in your home. It’s easy to slip and fall and cause injury. Grab bars can help seniors get onto and off of the toilet, and prevent falls. Nonskid bathmats should be placed in the tub or shower to prevent slips. A bath chair can also help prevent falls.
Keep your home safe for your loved ones battling the effects of Alzheimer’s and dementia for better quality of life.