A family member who is the caregiver for a patient with Moderate Alzheimer’s disease (Middle Stage) asks for advice on safety measures that can be taken to keep the patient safe due to wandering. Which option below is NOT an appropriate safety measure for the caregiver to take? aDisplay signs throughout the house to identify the rooms bConsider a GPS tracking device system for the patient cEncourage social interaction by taking the patient to a shopping mall dObscure assess to exit doors and windows

What is an important safety measure for a person on Alzheimer's disease and dementia medications?Monitor for diarrhea or constipation.Monitor for joint pain and muscle soreness.Implement seizure precautions.Monitor for urinary urgency and frequency.

You are caring for a person with Alzheimer's disease. They become resistant during care. What is the best approach?Pay attention to clues the person is givingContinue giving the person careScold the person for resisting careNotify the administrator

Explain what steps an aged care support worker should take when they are presented with risks to their own or another’s safety.

What is one safety measure to take that will prevent head injury in later stages of dementia?Never leaving the person living with dementia’s sideGiving the person living with dementia a walkerSeat the person at a table and use Hand-under-Hand™ for transitions and movement

safety precautions for elderly when in a new setting