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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9 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 get pregnant fast on Feb 13, 2010 | Reply
That seems like a great option. I care for an elderly person part time and it is quite a handful so support is always appreciated.
By david dealaday on Feb 14, 2010 | Reply
I wonder why did God allow this kind of trouble may come to someones life which is so devastating.. Come on who can give the answer for this one…
By Locksmith Baltimore MD on Apr 16, 2010 | Reply
Follow some tips to help people is never too much. That little tip about light is sooooo helpful, it is important to understand what is going on with Alzheimer’s disease so we can be able to help even more to give them an opportunity to enjoy their life.
By Abbie Hunt on May 11, 2010 | Reply
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By accident settlements on May 18, 2010 | Reply
This is such a great post. The links are very informative and all advocates safety for people who have love ones suffering from Alzheimer’s.
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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.
By Jannette Maisano on Nov 29, 2010 | Reply
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