Paint walls a light color to reflect more light. Use solid colors, which are less confusing to an impaired person than a patterned wall. Large, bold prints (for example, floral in wallpaper or drapes) may cause confusing illusions.
油漆牆壁淺色反射更多的光。使用固體顏色避免引起混亂的幻想
Make sure there is adequate lighting, and keep extra bulbs handy in a secured place. Dimly lit areas may produce confusing shadows or difficulty with interpreting everyday objects.
確保有足夠的照明。昏暗的地方可能會產生混亂的陰影或誤會。
Reduce glare by using soft light or frosted bulbs, partially closing blinds or curtains, and maintaining adequate globes or shades on light fixtures.
通過使用柔光或磨砂燈泡,關上百葉窗或窗簾,保持足夠的光線,減少眩光。
Remove or cover mirrors if they cause the person with Alzheimer's disease to become confused or frightened.
請移開或蓋上鏡子。
Ask if the person can point to a specific area that is producing confusion. Perhaps one particular aspect of the environment is being misinterpreted.
叫患者指向產生混亂的特定區域。也許環境被誤解。
Vary the home environment as little as possible to minimize the potential for visual confusion. Keep furniture in the same place.
盡可能少地改變家庭環境,以減少視覺混亂的可能性。將家具放在同一個地方。
Have the person with Alzheimer's disease avoid watching violent or disturbing television programs. The person with Alzheimer's disease may believe the story is real.
避免觀看暴力或令人不安的電視節目。阿爾茨海默病患者可能認為這個故事是真實的。
Do not confront the person with Alzheimer's disease who becomes aggressive. Withdraw and make sure you have access to an exit as needed.