Bluebird Care assistants suggest five ways to make your home dementia friendly

If you have dementia or are caring for someone with dementia, living at home can help you and your loved one feel safe and stay independent. With small changes and support from your Bluebird Care Assistants you can stay safe, active and continue to enjoy your home.

Here are five tips for making your home dementia friendly.

Good Lighting

Not just natural light getting into the house, but additional lighting will help you see clearly and help make sense of where you are.

Safe Floor Area

Remove anything that could make you trip – rugs, mats, cables. Dementia may affect how you see colours so bright and contrasting colours may help you see your furniture from the flooring (although stripes and bold patterns may be confusing).

Eating and Drinking

Eating and drinking well is very important to your health. Use plates and cups with contrasting colours to your food. You could also use clear plastic containers to store food, so you can see what's inside.

Memory Issues

Place pictures or signs on cupboards and drawers so you know what is inside. Try to keep your important things in the same place. 

Keeping active and engaged.

A large-faced clock and a calendar can help you keep track of the day and time and the different things you're doing.

Multi-award-winning care company Bluebird Care has opened an office in Tavistock town centre. To find out more about the services that Bluebird Care West Devon offer call 01822 678111 or visit bluebirdcare.co.uk/west-devon