- Locks on Doors
Install a deadbolt lock on the exterior door. You may want to install it a higher or lower level than you usually would so that it is not near eyelevel. Do ensure that someone with dementia is not locked in a home alone in case of an emergency. - Mirrors on Doors
Place a full-length mirror on doors you do not want her to go through. The image of another person often stops someone with Alzheimer’s from proceeding through the door. - Stop Signs on Doors or Areas
Place stop signs on doors you don’t want him to go through. The usual response to a stop sign is so ingrained that it often continues to evoke that same response. - Alarms / GPS Monitoring Service
You can also install an alarm on the exterior doors so that if, for example, you’re sleeping at night, it will sound if someone tries to exit the door. You can also consider a Global Positioning System service. These are available through several online companies and offer several different options. They usually have an initial cost and often an ongoing monthly cost as well. - Enroll in the Alzheimer’s Association MedicAlert + Safe Return program.
This program provides you with an ID bracelet or pendant with information about your loved one, as well as a 24 hours/day emergency response system including law enforcement notification if your loved one is missing.
Dementia Signage for the Home
Caregiving Management Tools
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