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Dear Savvy Senior: Last year my husband, who's in his mid-70s, was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. He's still doing pretty well but I want to be prepared for the inevitable. Do you have any suggestions or tips on how I can make our house Alzheimer's safe? I would like for him to remain at home with me as long possible, but I feel like I need to make some adjustments now before it's too late. - Concerned Caregiver
Dear Concerned: Caring for a person with Alzheimer's disease is a tough job that requires lots of patience and creativity. One of the things that makes Alzheimer's difficult for caregivers is that it's unpredictable; you never know what a person with the disease might do. Behaviors can range from wandering, to rummaging and hiding things, to having hallucinations and impaired senses. Here are some things to consider to help make your home safer as your husband's Alzheimer's progresses.See the full content of this document
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Savvy Senior: ; Ways to Help Alzheimer's Patient
Prevention
It's estimated that around 4.5 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer's, and more than 70 percent of them live at home. Because it's very...See the full content of this document
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