by Larea Mcqueen | Safety
Being prepared for emergencies is essential when caring for a loved one with dementia. In this guide, we’ll explain everything you need about dementia disaster preparedness. Understanding the Unique Challenges of Dementia Disaster Preparedness: Caring for...
by Larea Mcqueen | Safety
As caregivers, our journey involves not only the day-to-day responsibilities but also the profound task of crafting a safe haven for our loved ones navigating the intricate challenges of dementia. This article will explore practical insights and compassionate...
by Larea Mcqueen | Safety
Should Guns and Dementia Mix? Dementia is a complex condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide. But what happens when there are guns in the home? This issue is often not thought about until dementia has advanced and the family becomes concerned...
by Larea Mcqueen | Safety
Dementia safety is a concern for everyone who has a loved one with this disease. Keeping your family member safe can be very challenging, and your challenges will change as the disease progresses. Their understanding of hazards and risks will decline and eventually...
by Larea Mcqueen | Safety
ALzheimer’s Fall prevention Learning everything you can about Alzheimer’s fall prevention is the first step to keeping your family member with Alzheimer’s Disease safe. According to the CDC; One out of five falls causes a severe injury, such as...
by Larea Mcqueen | Safety
Alzheimer’s Wanderer: How to Keep Them Inside! The Alzheimer’s wanderer is when someone with Alzheimer’s Disease walks around aimlessly. Some people will walk non-stop until they wear themselves out. Three out of four people with this disease will...
by Larea Mcqueen | Safety
Alzheimer’s driving safety Alzheimers driving safety is a real concern for many people. When should they stop driving? How do you get them to stop driving? These are not easy questions to answer. Alzheimer’s Disease affects everyone differently. Often the...
by Larea Mcqueen | Safety
Alzheimer’s kitchen safety Alzheimer’s kitchen safety is a very serious issue. The kitchen is probably the most dangerous room in the house for someone with Alzheimer’s Disease. Look around your kitchen, think of it as needing to be...
by Larea Mcqueen | Safety
Identifying Alzheimer’s Bathroom Safety Issues Alzheimer’s bathroom safety is a priority for all homes with someone with Alzheimer’s Disease living in them. Many preventable accidents have happened in bathrooms. It is not difficult or too expensive...
