Healthy Living

Tips for Alzheimer's Patients to be Safe and Warm in the Snowy Weather

Place a stool or bath chair and install some grab bars in the shower

Bathrooms may pose serious dangers like slips and falls. Therefore, preparing the room for the patient is crucial to avoid these risks. Handrails should be installed in the rooms and even in hallways to allow support while walking. Non-skid mats should also be placed in the bathtub or shower to avoid slipping. Especially during the cold season, people with the disease tend to panic because of the low temperature, so anticipating these dangers can be of great help.