An uneven floor could cause a hazard for residents with dementia. It’s one of the things people should look for when evaluating a home to make it less hazardous for a dementia patient.
June 26, 2024
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Dementia at home
How to set up a house to be safe for those suffering from cognitive decline
MOSES LAKE — A dementia diagnosis is a tough thing to hear, and it changes things all around the patient. Those changes extend all the way to how a patient’s home is arranged. “Most homes are not designed with the needs of someone living with dementia in mind,” wrote Jennifer Reeder, director of educational and social services for the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.