Over time, people with Alzheimer’s become less able to manage things around the house. They may forget to turn off the oven or water, not remember how to use the phone in an emergency, or not recall which household items may be dangerous. As a caregiver, you can do many things to make the home safer for a loved one with Alzheimer’s.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) provides many ways to keep a loved one safe at home by

• Simplifying your home and get rid of clutter,
• Making sure the handrails on any stairways are sturdy and
• Reducing the chance of falls by examining floor surfaces and making changes as needed to them.

Additional safety tips are available here.

Test your knowledge about safety issues for people with Alzheimer’s by taking their four-question quiz.

This information on Alzheimer’s Caregiving was developed for NIHSeniorHealth by the National Institute on Aging (NIA) at NIH.

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