If your senior parent has Alzheimer’s and they want to continue living in a home that’s familiar to them, keeping them safe is the highest priority. As your mom or dad’s Alzheimer’s progresses, they may start to have symptoms that include dizziness, poor balance, poor spatial awareness, not knowing where they are, and other symptoms that can affect their ability to be safe at home. Alzheimer’s home care for seniors is a fantastic way to make sure that your mom or dad can stay in their home as long as possible safely.
If your mom or dad has Alzheimer’s home care, they won’t be alone. An Alzheimer’s home care professional will be in the home to keep your mom or dad safe by doing things like:
Create a Safe Living Environment
An Alzheimer’s home care provider can remove tripping hazards like loose rugs so that your mom or dad won’t trip and fall if they are experiencing dizziness or having trouble with their balance. They can also make sure that lights are turned on, light bulbs aren’t burned out, and that light switches are on timers so that they are on when necessary.
Use Locks and Alarms
An Alzheimer’s home care provider can make sure that locks on cabinets containing medications, cleaning supplies, and sharp objects are engaged so that your mom or dad can’t accidentally get into anything that could hurt them. It’s also a good idea to install alarms or door sensors on exterior doors to alert the caregiver if the senior tries to leave the house, reducing the risk of wandering.
Changing the doorknobs to knobs with key codes can also help keep your mom or dad safe and prevent them from wandering. Key code locks can be very effective when installed properly.
Implement a Daily Routine
Seniors who have Alzheimer’s thrive when they have a consistent routine. The routine helps them stay oriented. Even when they can’t process time anymore they will know that it’s time to eat, time to sleep, and so on based on their daily routine.
An Alzheimer’s home care provider who is there daily can establish a consistent daily schedule for your mom or dad that includes regular times for meals, activities, and rest. A predictable routine helps reduce confusion and anxiety, which can contribute to a safer environment.
Simplify Tasks and Reduce Clutter
Making tasks as simple as possible for your senior parent can make it easier and safer for them to stay busy in the home. An Alzheimer’s home care professional can organize and label essential items to make them easy to find.
Thinks like putting picture coded labels on drawers so your mom or dad knows what is in the drawer, or making signs that indicate where to put dirty laundry, can help your mom or dad stay safe in their home.
Supervise Daily Activities
Alzheimer’s home care providers who are with your mom or dad daily provide close supervision during potentially hazardous activities like cooking, bathing, or using household appliances. That way, your mom or dad can still enjoy independent living safely.
If you or an aging loved one are considering Alzheimer’s Home Care in Lakeland, FL, please contact the caring staff at Family First Healthcare Services today at (813) 461-8000.
Family First Healthcare Services is a top provider of in-home health services in Tampa, Bradenton, Brandon, Riverview, Lakeland, Winter Haven, Haines City, Lakewood Ranch, Palmetto, Town ‘n’ Country, Florida and surrounding areas.
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