The month of June is National Safety Month, and there are important safety tips to consider for families providing in-home care for loved ones with dementia-related illness.
The month of June is National Safety Month , and there are important safety tips to consider for families providing in-home care for loved ones with dementia.FAIRBANKS, Alaska - , there are four crucial tips for caregivers to practice in-home safety.
“From smart technology to simply removing clutter, there are steps caregivers can take to make a home safer and more dementia-friendly, improving their loved one’s quality of life as well as their own.” Reeder added. Secondly, remove any possible tripping hazards and declutter the home. Unfortunately, falls are the leading cause of injury-related death for those aged 65 and over, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention . AFA recommends using bath mats with rubber backings, as well as removing throw rugs or loose wires.
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