Safety tips for those affected by dementia during National Safety Month [Video]

FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) – The month of June is National Safety Month, and there are important safety tips to consider for families providing in-home care for loved ones with dementia-related illness.

According to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA), there are four crucial tips for caregivers to practice in-home safety.

“Every family caregiver’s number one priority is making sure their loved one is safe, but most homes are not designed with the needs of someone living with dementia in mind,” said Jennifer Reeder, LCSW, AFA’s Director of Educational & Social Services.

“From smart technology to simply removing clutter, there are steps caregivers can take to make a home safer and more dementia-friendly, improving their loved one’s quality of life as well as their own.” Reeder added.

Firstly, AFA recommends welcoming technology in the home to provide caregivers with additional support and resources. For example, there are smart smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, app-controlled thermostats, video doorbells, and …