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The Risks of Alzheimer's
By Mike Herman
Every care giver who lives with a person suffering from
Alzheimer's disease faces the same dilemma.
How much risk should their loved one be exposed to?
While their first reaction may be to wrap them up in cotton wool
as soon as symptoms start to appear it could be the wrong thing
to do as it is important that the routine of that person is
disrupted as little as possible especially in the first stages
when it's all new and frightening.
This becomes increasingly important as the disease progresses,
as a stable familiar routine can help the Alzheimer's sufferer
to be independent for as long as possible.
It's only natural that care givers feel a responsibility towards
their charge and want the sufferer to be kept in as safe an
environment as possible. It may be too easy to let fear of
accidents stop them making a cup of tea or a simple meal or be
very difficult to let them go for a walk on their own.
Although there are no ideal solutions to this problem, care
givers and friends can and should seek advice from relevant
health care professionals about what type of minimum risks are
sensible to allow the Alzheimer's sufferer to take.
It may be difficult for care givers to remember that even people
with confusion still have their rights and the right not to be
treated as a prisoner in their home is one of the risks that
should be discussed.
There are some simple common sense measures that can be taken to
reduce risks in the home while always being mindful of the upset
that moving a person's belongings can cause. Homes should be
warm and well lit and any very hot surfaces such as fires and
radiators should be adequately covered or protected.
Floors should be kept free from all slip or trip hazards with
worn or loose carpets replaced or repaired where possible.
Walking areas need to be kept uncluttered and clear and the
patient's shoes and slippers must fit well. Windows and doors
should be fitted with sturdy locks and stairs need safe and
secure banisters. All appliances considered dangerous and
unsuitable for use by the Alzheimer's sufferer could be
disconnected.
Finally, it is important is keep medication closely supervised
as its very easy for a patient who is confused and made
forgetful by Alzheimer's disease to forget that they have had
their medication, and take it again repeatedly.
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