{"id":1736,"date":"2021-06-04T14:12:12","date_gmt":"2021-06-04T18:12:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allhomecarematters.com\/?p=1736"},"modified":"2023-06-15T14:28:09","modified_gmt":"2023-06-15T18:28:09","slug":"home-adaptations-to-help-someone-living-with-dementia-live-independently-for-longer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/allhomecarematters.com\/home-adaptations-to-help-someone-living-with-dementia-live-independently-for-longer\/","title":{"rendered":"Home Adaptations to Help Someone Living with Dementia Live Independently for Longer"},"content":{"rendered":"
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We thought we would share some little hints and tips, just some simple things that can be done to adapt the houses of those you love that are living with Dementia, to enable them to live in their home environment, that they know and love, for longer!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Removing Hazards<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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This can include environmental hazards (cleaning products and equipment) and trip & fall hazards (unnecessary items, shoes, clutter).<\/p>\n

Less hazards can reduce the risk of falls and gives the individual more space to move around and walk if they are unable to get outside.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Covering Unnecessary Buttons<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Covering the buttons that are not needed and leaving simple instructions allows some independence and enables the person living with Dementia to live at home for longer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Use of Contrasting Colours<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Using contrasting colors is a great way to make things stand out that needs to be seen, such as light switches, important switches & important cupboards.<\/p>\n

Enabling someone living with Dementia to find things for themselves can give them independence and ultimately help them live independently for longer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Declutter<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Decluttering can help both physically and mentally (not only for them but also for their loved ones and carers).<\/p>\n

Decluttering can also reduce the risk of falls and gives the individual more space to move around and walk if they are unable to get outside.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Slip & Trips Risks<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Being Mindful of Slip & Trip Risks is extremely important.<\/p>\n

Good lighting can also help with this as well as ensuring that items are kept in the same place and things are not moved about.<\/p>\n

Less hazards can reduce the risk of falls and gives the individual more space to move around and walk if they are unable to get outside.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Plastic Utensils & Cutlery<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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This can be extremely beneficial if your loved one has a tendency to bite the cutlery (as we all know that biting metal utensils and cutlery can cause damage to teeth, gums and the inside of the mouth!).<\/p>\n

Plastic utensils and cutlery are also a lot lighter and easier to handle, compared with metal, and thus can assist as dexterity and strength decreases as the Dementia progresses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Grip & Handle Bars<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Installing grip bars (handle bars), or grab rails, at the side of the bath or shower and even by the bed to help with steadiness and getting up and down.<\/p>\n

These may be useful in other areas too.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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The Colour RED<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Red is one of the final colors that a person living with Dementia will be able to see as their eyesight deteriorates and the Dementia progresses. So, using RED within their home to show up important items, cupboards, hazards and anything else that you want to bring to their attention is a great idea.<\/p>\n

If you want some more information on the use of the color RED, check out our\u00a0article<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Good Lighting<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Good lighting can really support a person when making adaptations that will enable them to live independently for longer.<\/p>\n

This will ensure that the individual can access places more easily, be more aware of hazards and also find things much more readily.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Are all the Doors Necessary?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Doors and cupboards can be extremely confusing\u2026 Where do they go to?<\/p>\n

Maybe consider whether the doors are really needed or could they be removed (safely and without presenting a fire hazard\/risk) or could they be covered and hidden to make your loved one feel safer?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Using Baby Shampoo<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Using Baby Shampoo\u2026I love the smell of this!<\/p>\n

It is so sensitive and can really assist with shower\/bath and hair wash time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Shower Chair<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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A shower chair can make showering SO much easier and safer for loved ones, whether living with Dementia or just becoming a bit more vulnerable and unsteady on their feet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Reminder: Remove Hearing Aids<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Have a little reminder on the shower door to \u201cREMOVE HEARING AIDS\u201d as they see so many that need repairs or replacements due to being damaged\/broken by accidental wearing in the shower.<\/p>\n

A simple tip but so helpful!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Adjustable Bed<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Having an adjustable bed can make the whole process of getting both in and out of bed a whole lot easier. Although the initial outlay could be costly, an adjustable bed will enable your loved one to get in and out of bed a lot more easily using buttons that are simple to use.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Powered Riser-Recliner Chairs<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Powered Riser-Recliner Chairs may be much easier for your loved ones to get in and out of rather than a normal armchair or sofa that may not provide adequate support.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Motion Sensor Lights<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Motion Sensor Lights are a great idea as they come on when movement is detected without your loved one having to remember to turn on lights or remember where switches are. These can be very handy near the bed or toilet to assist when getting up in the night time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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To find out more, please check out our webpage on\u00a0Home Adaptations<\/a>\u00a0that we are continually updating:\u00a0https:\/\/dementiatlc.co.uk\/home-adaptations\/<\/a>\u00a0or our\u00a0instagram<\/a>\u00a0page\u00a0www.Instagram.com\/DementiaTLC<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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