{"id":68534,"date":"2017-07-19T18:08:55","date_gmt":"2017-07-19T18:08:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/toronto\/room-room-safety-torontos-alzheimers-patients\/"},"modified":"2026-08-20T19:08:48","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T19:08:48","slug":"room-room-safety-torontos-alzheimers-patients","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/toronto\/room-room-safety-torontos-alzheimers-patients\/","title":{"rendered":"Room By Room Safety For Toronto\u2019s Alzheimer\u2019s Patients"},"content":{"rendered":"

We all bump into things around the house. We take a corner too fast or too close. We miss a step or lose our balance. Even young people have accidents sometimes, but there comes a time where the chances of having an accident out weigh the chances of not failing, slipping, or tripping.\u00a0 No better example of this decline is when a person develops Alzheimer\u2019s or dementia.<\/p>\n

Household Safety Hazards For Senior Alzheimer\u2019s Patients<\/strong><\/h2>\n

When caring for Alzheimer patients at home, ensuring your senior loved one remains as self-sufficient as possible, and yet safe around the house requires a delicate balance. Caregivers providing care for someone with Alzheimer\u2019s must be diligent about identifying potential dangers in the home. Dangers such as throw rugs, inadequate lighting, loose baseboards and many seemingly innocent household challenges can prove to be catastrophic when caring for someone with Alzheimer\u2019s. It may seem like a daunting task to identify all of the risks in a home and then take corrective action, but it\u2019s easier if you address hazards room-by-room.<\/p>\n

Senior Safety Tips For The Bedroom<\/strong><\/h3>\n

One of the most common hazards in the bedroom is inadequate lighting. Bedroom lighting is typically low and soft for comfort. But if something as simple as reaching for the television remote control is no longer an easy thing to do, and your loved one gets up to retrieve the item, you may be risking a preventable fall. While lighting during the night keeps some people awake, a nightlight might be a lifesaver for someone with Alzheimer\u2019s. Also, make sure bed clothing fits appropriately to prevent accidents.<\/p>\n

Many caregivers have found creating some kind of communication system such as an intercom or bell can alleviate the risk of accidents.<\/p>\n

Safety In The Bathroom for Seniors<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In the early stages of Alzheimer\u2019s, many people can perform basic hygiene, although someone should always remain close. To help preserve your loved one\u2019s independence as long as possible, consider installing these devices:<\/p>\n