![]() Consider monitoring computer use by the person with Alzheimer's, and install software that screens for objectionable or offensive material on the Internet. Password protect access to the Internet, and restrict the amount of online time without supervision. If valuable documents or materials are stored on a home computer, protect the files with passwords and back up the files. Make sure all computer equipment and accessories, including electrical cords, are kept out of the way.Check with local nurseries or contact poison control (1-80) for a list of poisonous plants. Remove all poisonous plants from the home.Lock all power tools and machinery in the garage, workroom, or basement.Install safety locks on guns or remove ammunition and firing pins. Remove all guns and other weapons from the home or lock them up.A person with Alzheimer's disease may choke or suffocate. Keep all areas where people walk free of furniture. Throw out or recycle newspapers and magazines regularly. Avoid clutter, which can create confusion and danger.This reduces fire hazards, and with these reminders out of sight, the person may forget the desire to smoke. If the person with Alzheimer’s smokes, remove matches, lighters, ashtrays, cigarettes, and other means of smoking from view.Keep all alcohol in a locked cabinet or out of reach of the person with Alzheimer's.Child-resistant caps are available if needed. Each bottle of prescription medicine should be clearly labeled with the person's name, name of the drug, drug strength, dosage frequency, and expiration date. Keep all medications (prescription and over-the-counter) locked.Put a gate across the stairs if the person has balance problems. If possible, stairways should be carpeted or have safety grip strips. Stairways should have at least one handrail that extends beyond the first and last steps.Place light switches at the top and the bottom of stairs.Place red tape around floor vents, radiators, and other heating devices to deter the person with Alzheimer's from standing on or touching them when hot.Cover unused electrical outlets with childproof plugs.Tack extension cords to the baseboards of a room to avoid tripping. Avoid the use of extension cords if possible by placing lamps and appliances close to electrical outlets.Hide a spare house key outside in case the person with Alzheimer's disease locks you out of the house.Install alarms that notify you when a door or window is opened. ![]() Install secure locks on all outside doors and windows.Do not store these materials in an area where a gas pilot light is used. Avoid the use of flammable and volatile compounds near gas appliances.Check their functioning and batteries frequently. Install smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in or near the kitchen and all sleeping areas.Put all portable and cell phones and equipment in a safe place so they will not be easily lost. Turn ringers on low to avoid distraction and confusion. A person with Alzheimer's disease often may be unable to take messages or could become a victim of telephone exploitation. ![]()
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