Alzheimer's Home Safety Tips
By admin on May 8, 2009 in Care
Is it hard for a caregiver to make an Alzheimer's patient's home safer?
No, according to a new article featuring several very good safety tips.
There are lots of small things you can do such as adding more light to the home. And that can be as easy as putting in brighter light bulbs.
Alzheimer's patients need more light. That's because Alzheimer's often affects the retina.
Many Alzheimer's patients also suffer from a condition known as Sundowning. Less light, especially in the afternoons, can make them cranky.
Read Making Your Home Safe for a Loved One with Alzheimer's
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3 Comment(s)
By Peter Yexley on Aug 4, 2009 | Reply
A beacon of light for anyone with the slightest connection to Alzheimer's disease.
It is important not to close the door because somwhere out there is light.
By Ben Shepard on Jul 16, 2010 | Reply
I'm advancing in years and it's worrying than may be some day I may start getting the symptoms related to Alzheimer's,
By Hector Wright on Jul 16, 2010 | Reply
We are all living longer but I would hate to be institutionalized if I could no longer fend for myself.