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Dementia Safety in Your Loved Ones Home 

Individuals with memory loss and confusion are at risk of harming themselves because their judgment is impaired, so dementia safety precautions are vital. They may not remember how to use a band aid, go outside without wearing a winter coat or may eat food that has grown moldy.

 

 
 
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Published:  April 08, 2010
 
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Slide 1: Dementia Safety In Your Loved One’s Home
Slide 2: Why are dementia safety precautions necessary? • Memory loss and confusion causes impaired judgment • Examples: ▫ May not remember how to use a band aid ▫ Leaving the house without a coat on ▫ Eating food that has grown moldy • Those in the early stages of dementia require supervision • Home adaptations can improve peace of mind for caregivers
Slide 3: Doing a Home Safety Assessment • Occupational therapists are trained to perform home safety assessments • Possible hazards: ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ Falls Consuming toxins Injuries from sharp objects Fire • Caregivers should consider home adaptations similar to child-proofing a home for young children
Slide 4: Suggested Adaptations • Remove old newspapers, grocery receipts, magazines, bags and other clutter • Remove candles, matches, sharp knives, other dangerous tools • Remove toxins (e.g. bleach, cough syrup) • Disable microwave and electric stove • Provide shower seat, grab bars • Add night lights with night sensors • Regularly check food for freshness • Remove small rugs
Slide 5: Creating a Home Environment that Promotes Independence • Removal of clutter increases safety and decreases the chance of fire • Makes it easier to find important items ▫ Keys ▫ Wallet ▫ Eyeglasses • Fill refrigerator with only ready-to-eat foods ▫ Hard-boiled eggs ▫ Tuna fish sandwiches ▫ Cut up vegetables
Slide 6: Tips for Promoting Independence • Set television to favorite station ▫ Tape over all buttons except on/off switch ▫ Highlight that switch with bright nail polish • Preset number one on telephone to dial a “helper” friend or relative ▫ Highlight the number with bright nail polish ▫ Place a sign next to the phone that reads, “Push number 1 for help.” • Remove all remote controls • Buy touch lamps • Provide a digital clock
Slide 7: Routines and Visual Cues • Memory loss makes it difficult to learn new tasks • Familiar routines = greater success • Visual cues can provide needed reminders ▫ Note next to the sink: “Use soap.” ▫ Laying a towel next to the sink will prompt use • Visual reminders will help individuals in the early stages of memory loss to maintain independence
Slide 8: All Senior Homes • All Senior Homes is a resource for seniors and families searching for housing and care services • Visit http://www.allseniorhomes.com for more information on senior care and senior housing • Information in this presentation provided by occupational therapist Barbara Smith, M.S., OTR

   
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