Are you caring for a loved one with dementia in your home or trying to keep someone with early dementia safe in their own home as long as possible? Eliminating potential safety risks can be a daunting task for caregivers.
In honor of June being both National Safety Month and Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, here are some links to helpful safety checklists for those living at home with dementia:
National Institute on Aging – Home Safety for People with Alzheimer’s Disease
AARP – Home Safety Checklists
http://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/info-2014/make-your-home-a-safe-home.html
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America – Home Safety Checklist
Daughters of Dementia 