Alzheimer’s Foundation of America shares 5 tips to help those with dementia during Halloween | News [Video]

OKLAHOMA — Alzheimer’s Foundation of America shared 5 tips to help caregivers keep those with dementia safe and happy during the Halloween season.

“Halloween is full of scary sights and frightful sounds that create additional challenges for someone living with dementia, which is why being a proactive caregiver is so important,” said Jennifer Reeder, AFA’s Director of Educational and Social Services. “Following a few quick and easy steps can help keep the ‘Happy’ in ‘Happy Halloween’ for someone living with dementia on October 31.”

AFA released the following 5 tips:

1. Avoid interactive or frightening decorations.Loud decorations that scream or make noise as someone walks past can frighten those living with dementia. Noisy decorations or those with flashing and flickering lights can also cause the person to wander, potentially away from home. Fake scary decorations, even if they don’t move or make sound, can also be frightening to someone with dementia or other cognitive impairments who could perceive them as real. …