Try: Do not leave cr alone with an open fire in the fireplace consider alternative heating sources

Materials: n/a

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Independence, Some Supervision, Maximum Supervision, Cognitive Awareness, Somewhat Aware, Unaware

Information: n/a

References: home safety for people with alzheimer alzheimer’s disease by u s department of health and human services 2010 available at

Keywords: Fire safety fire fireplace heat

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Keep the door to the laundry room locked if possible lock all laundry products in a cabinet

Materials: n/a

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Cognitive Awareness, Somewhat Aware, Unaware

Information: n/a

References: home safety for people with alzheimer alzheimer’s disease by u s department of health and human services 2010 available at

Keywords: Laundry room laundry wandering curiosity

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Have cr use a mirror outside the bathroom to avoid water contact

Materials: n/a

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Personal, Mobility, Mobile, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance

Information: n/a

References: home safety for people with alzheimer alzheimer’s disease by u s department of health and human services 2010 available at

Keywords: Shaving electricity home safety bathroom

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: In the shower tub and sink use a single faucet that mixes hot and cold water to avoid burns

Materials: Single faucet that mixes hot and cold water

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Personal, Touch, So-So Touch, Poor Touch

Information: n/a

References: home safety for people with alzheimer alzheimer’s disease by u s department of health and human services 2010 available at

Keywords: Hot water burns bathing shower

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Set the water heater at 120 degrees fahrenheit to avoid scalding tap water

Materials: n/a

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Touch, So-So Touch, Poor Touch

Information: n/a

References: home safety for people with alzheimer alzheimer’s disease by u s department of health and human services 2010 available at

Keywords: Hot water burns bathing shower

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Remove the lock from the bathroom door to prevent cr from getting locked inside

Materials: n/a

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Independence, Some Supervision, Maximum Supervision, Cognitive Awareness, Somewhat Aware

Information: n/a

References: home safety for people with alzheimer alzheimer’s disease by u s department of health and human services 2010 available at

Keywords: Locked in bathroom doors home safety

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Place nonskid adhesive strips decals or mats in the tub and shower if the bathroom is uncarpeted consider placing these strips next to the tub toilet and sink home safety for people with alzheimer alzheimer’s disease by u s department of health and human services 2010 available at

Materials: Nnonskid adhesive strips decals or mats

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Personal, Mobility, Mobile, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance

Information: n/a

References: home safety for people with alzheimer alzheimer’s disease by u s department of health and human services 2010 available at

Keywords: Place nonskid adhesive strips decals or mats in the tub and shower if the bathroom is uncarpeted consider placing these strips next to the tub toilet and sink home safety for people with alzheimer alzheimer’s disease by u s department of health and human services 2010 available at

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Use washable wall-to-wall bathroom carpeting to prevent slipping on wet tile floors

Materials: Washable wall-to-wall bathroom carpeting

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Personal, Mobility, Mobile, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance

Information: n/a

References: home safety for people with alzheimer alzheimer’s disease by u s department of health and human services 2010 available at

Keywords: Bathroom falls home safety slippery floor

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Use a foam rubber faucet cover often used for small children in the tub to prevent serious injury

Materials: Foam rubber faucet cover

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Personal, Mobility, Mobile, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance

Information: n/a

References: home safety for people with alzheimer alzheimer’s disease by u s department of health and human services 2010 available at

Keywords: Falls shower tub bathing bathroom

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Use a plastic shower stool and a hand-held shower head to make bathing easier

Materials: Plastic shower stool hand-held shower head

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Personal, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance

Information: n/a

References: home safety for people with alzheimer alzheimer’s disease by u s department of health and human services 2010 available at

Keywords: Shower tub bathing bathroom reaching bending standing

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed