Tips and Strategies
Home Safety

Try to make her world simple.

Use plain-colored placemats, tablecloths, bath towels and sheets.

Block off stairs so she can't fall up or down them.

Have all of your house locks keyed to the same key.

Place safety latches up high and down low on doors leading to the outside.

Have her wear an ID bracelet if she wanders, and sign her up for the Alzheimer Association's Safe Return Program.

Use locked cabinets for soaps, cleaners, poisons and medicines.

Take up all throw rugs.
 

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