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Home safety tips: Preparing for Alzheimer's caregiving
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Evaluating home safety
Bathroom safety tips
Kitchen safety tips
Bedroom safety tips
Living room safety tips
Laundry room safety tips
Garage, shed and basement safety tips
Outdoor safety tips
Other safety precautions
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Home safety is important for everyone, but this is especially true if you're caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia. A throw rug or a stray toy on the steps could easily cause a fall or injury.
To prevent stressful and dangerous situations, consider these home safety tips for caregivers. Periodically, it might be helpful to request a physical therapy referral for a home safety evaluation.