Caregiving and Coping

Home Care

It is reported that up to 70% of Alzheimer’s disease patients in the U.S. are cared for in their homes. 

There are certain steps you can take to make your loved one’s home environment safe and supportive, allowing them to maintain their daily function and self-esteem.

Recommendations include:

• Avoid clutter

• Remove furniture including throw rugs and electrical cords that could cause a fall or injury

• Monitor stairways and doors

• Supervise your loved one while bathing or eating

• Remove harmful objects such as guns, knives, medications, toxic fluids

• Disconnect the stove

• Lower the temperature of the water heater

• Hide car keys or disable the car

• Use memory aids such as photos, labels

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