Using Notes at Home Can Help Riverside County Seniors with Alzheimer’s Disease
Change is inevitable for those with Alzheimer’s and their families. People with Alzheimer’s are able to read until the late stages, so placing signs with simple written instructions around the home can be very helpful.
Ideas for notes placed throughout the home:
- Label faucets with the words "hot" and "cold" near them.
- Put signs near the oven, toaster, and other things that get hot. The sign could say, "Stop!" or "Don't Touch—Very Hot!" Make sure the signs are not so close that they could catch on fire. The person with Alzheimer's should not use appliances without supervision, and make sure to unplug appliances when they are not in use.
- Label doors “Do Not Open!” so they don’t wander outside.
- Label favorite foods or drinks in the pantry or refrigerator, so the person with Alzheimer’s can get their own snacks.
For more information from the Alzheimer’s Association about staying safe at home, visit their site.