How to Help Loved Ones With Alzheimer's Disease: Top 10 Symptoms and 15 Tips
3) Evaluate the environment, such as removing locks in bedrooms and bathrooms and keeping a fire extinguisher handy.
4) Remove or keep an eye on dangerous objects and substances.
5) Remove and replace certain furniture, rugs, etc. that might cause injury.
6) Prepare for your loved one having vision limitations.
7) Remove firearms from your loved one’s home.
8) Find a caregiver (someone should probably always be keeping an eye on your loved one)
9) Recognize signs of depression and try to comfort your loved one
10) Plan activities with your loved one – this can improve their quality of life
11) Encourage activities that may improve memory but don't focus too much on achievement
12) Don't ask too many questions at once and keep answers simple
13) Learn to do the Heimlich maneuver in case your loved one chokes on food
14) Consider music, art and pet therapy for your loved one
15) Help prepare foods that can improve memory, such as fish, vegetables, berries and coffee, according to an article on suite101.com. Also, don't allow your loved one to smoke.
Here is a link to the suite101.com article: http://seniors-health-medicare.suite101.com/article.cfm/foods_that_impro...
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