Home Safety Tips for People With Dementia

For people living with dementia, making minor changes in the home can help create a safer environment and prevent falls and injuries. Consider these home safety tips:

  • Simplify the amount and layout of furniture.
  • Remove small rugs.
  • Have a sturdy handrail on stairways.
  • Install an automatic shut-off switch on the stove and set the water heater temperature limit to 120°F to avoid burns.

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