Lesson 4, had some very interesting points, that I truly felt valuable in sharing !
"Many individuals with Alzheimer's seem to be more fearful of an individual wearing a black T-shirt or black clothing. This is because they perceive that space as a black hole. Whenever possible, avoid wearing black clothing around an individual with moderate to late stages of Alzheimer's to avoid confusion, behavioral changes, and downright fear ...
... Throughout the house, remove and secure objects that can be placed in the mouth. Plastic fruit can be mistaken for real fruit by a person with Alzheimer's. Make sure that food in the refrigerator and cupboards is kept up to date. Throw away anything that is beyond its expiration date. In this way, you can avoid cases of food poisoning ...
... Keeping your loved ones safe may mean keeping them indoors, away from garage doors or other doors that may lead to areas of the home or property that contain potentially dangerous objects. You can cover doors with painted murals, tapestries, draperies, or bolts of cloth. In the later stages of Alzheimer's, your loved one will not even notice that there is a door behind the cover ...
... Place ordinary, store-bought childproof locks on cupboards and drawers that contain potentially dangerous objects, such as cutlery, kitchen knives, small appliances, medications, or cleaning supplies
Keep outdoor equipment such as lawnmowers, clippers, and hedgers locked and secured in a shed or utility cupboard ..
... Make sure your loved ones cannot access car keys, open garage doors, or fall into pools".
Lesson 5 states: “According to the Alzheimer's Association, six out of 10 people diagnosed with the disease will wander and become lost. To keep yourself and your loved ones safe, read about the Alzheimer's Association Safe Return® Program at www.alz.org/safereturn
or call for information at 1-(888)-572-8566.”
Hope this serves helpful. Coach Vivian M Webb, C.Ht, CPLC
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