Dementia and SummerSAFETY TIPSDehydration, heat exhaustion/heat stroke, and sunburnare summer concerns for everyone. But for a personwith dementia, there are additional circumstances thatcan put the person at greater risk.Below are some tips to help when caring for a personwith memory loss:e Include applying sunscreen as part of the morning routine.Keep coats, heavy sweaters, and other cold weatherapparel in areas that the person cannot locate themRemove them from closets and place in under bed storageor other areas where they are not easily accessible.Many medications can increase the effects of the sun on aperson. Consider a hat and other protective clothing as away to shield from the sune Provide popsicles, cut up watermelon and other foodse Use air conditioners with automatic settings to assurewhich provide hydration.system is on when needed. Your Loved one may havedifficulty determining the need and/or acting on the needfor the air conditioningHave pre-poured cups of juice and water in the refrigeratorThe process of pouring something to drink may be difficultfor some with dementia. Place bottled water in visiblelocations throughout the living environment. Do not dependon your loved one to go to the refrigerator. Having the bottledwater out on the counter could trigger a person to drinke Register your loved one in the Safe Return program.Because summer is the time when people spend timeoutdoors, your loved one may be at an increased risk ofwanderingFor additional information on caring for a person with dementia,please contact Artis Senior Living of Bridgetown atbridgetown@artismgmt.com or by calling 513-832-1597.5799 Bridgetown Road. Cincinnati, OH 45248. .. www.artisseniorliving.comARTISCreating positive partnerships the Artis waySENIOR LIVINGriagetownAn equal oppertunity empleyer MFONMEMORY CARE BY DESIGN
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