Try: Check the external parts of the hearing aid for any cracks holes or tears
Materials: n/a
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Hearing, So-So Hearing, Poor Hearing
Information: n/a
References: how to check your hearing aid by carrie perles available at www ehow com
Keywords: Hearing aid ears hearing can’t hear listening devices
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: Do not use or store flammable liquids in the kitchen lock them in the garage or in an outside storage unit
Materials: Garage or outside storage unit
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Cognitive Awareness, Somewhat Aware, Unaware, Long-Term Memory, So-So L T Memory, Poor L T Memory, Short-Term Memory, So-So S T Memory, Poor S T Memory
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 kitchen home safety flammable liquids
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: Consider installing a ramp with handrails as an alternative to the steps
Materials: Ramp handrails
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance, Vision, So-So Vision, Poor Vision
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: Stairs steps walking
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: Eliminate uneven surfaces or walkways hoses and other objects that may cause cr to trip
Materials: n/a
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance, Vision, So-So Vision, Poor Vision
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 outside yard home safety
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: Restrict access to a swimming pool by fencing it with a locked gate covering it and closely supervising it when in use
Materials: Fence with lockable gate swimming pool cover
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Mobile, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance, Vision, Good Vision, So-So Vision, Poor Vision
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 drowning swimming pool
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: Rremove the fuel source and fire starters from any grills when not in use and supervise use when cr is present
Materials: n/a
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobile, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance, Vision, Good Vision, So-So Vision, Poor Vision, Cognitive Awareness, Somewhat Aware, Unaware, Long-Term Memory, So-So L T Memory, Poor L T Memory, Short-Term Memory, So-So S T Memory, Poor S T Memory
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: Cooking out patio grill fire
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: Place a small bench or table by the entry door to hold parcels while unlocking the door
Materials: Small bench or table
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Mobile, Needs Some 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: Holding grasping mail entryway door
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: Keep steps sturdy and textured to prevent falls in wet or icy weather
Materials: n/a
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, 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 steps bad weather rain snow ice
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: Mark the edges of steps with bright or reflective tape
Materials: Bright or reflective tape
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance, Vision, So-So Vision, Poor Vision
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: Vision steps stairs depth perception
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: Install safety locks on guns
Materials: Gun safety locks
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical
Information: n/a
References: U s department of health and human services 2010 home safety for people with alzheimer alzheimer’s disease available at
Keywords: Guns fire arms
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed