Creating a Safe Environment for People with Dementia

Alzheimer's and memory loss cause many changes in the brain and body that may affect safety, even in someone's own home! With some creativity and problem solving, you can adapt the environment to accommodate these changes. What you will learn at this seminar:

• Learn how dementia effects safety depending on the stage of the disease
• Review general safety principles for the person with dementia
• Holiday decorating safety tips
• Identify creative and effective ways to make the home environment safer to support progressive changes in memory, behavior and physical ability.
• Pinpoint when and how to stop unsafe driving.

Presented by Natalie McFarland, RN, BSN and Terra Vista's Alzheimer's expert & certified dementia care trainer.