Dementia symptoms can increase the risks of falls and other accidents at home for seniors. Symptoms like increasing confusion can cause choking accidents, accidental poisonings, bumps, scrapes, and more. We offer private duty home care in Michigan to help seniors address the symptoms of dementia and help them remain safe at home. Families can also improve safety at home for seniors with dementia by:
- Clearly Marking Entrances and Exits
Memory loss and confusion can increase the risk of getting lost outside for seniors who accidentally find themselves outside. Clearly marking doors and windows with signs or stickers indicating entrances or exits can help seniors avoid going outside by accident. Signs and markings are also a great way to communicate important information to seniors with dementia.
- Lock Away and Monitor Appliances
Some appliances can be dangerous for seniors with dementia. Keeping harmful appliances like blenders, powered kitchen tools, and knives under lock and key can help prevent seniors from accidentally injuring themselves. Families should also monitor these appliances when in use to ensure that their loved ones do not accidentally hurt themselves. Senior care services include meal preparation assistance to help seniors operate kitchen appliances, preventing any unwanted incidents.
- Seek Professional Assistance
Healthcare professionals have the skills and expertise to help seniors remain safe at home. They can improve fall prevention, assist with symptom management, and provide active safety supervision and monitoring. Families can also consider services like our adult day care in Lansing, Michigan. Adult daycare provides seniors with many helpful services and ensures their safety throughout the day.
For more information about our Elizabeth’s Place adult day service, you can call JWR Enterprise LLC at 517-316-2569.
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