认知症长者的居家空间，需要更多的安全性和舒适性，本期认知症科普，我们一起探索一些小妙招，提高长者的生活质量和幸福感。
•保持整洁：确保厨房易于收拾和使用。
•透明储物容器：使用透明储物容器或玻璃罐子，便于识别内容物。
•对比色设计：采用对比色的门把手和灯开关，使其更醒目易辨。
•刺激食欲：将食物放置在对比色餐垫上，有助于刺激食欲。
•水龙头标识：选择带有蓝色（冷水）和红色（热水）把手的水龙头，以清楚区分冷热水。
•标签标注：在抽屉、橱柜和罐子上用标签标注里面的物品。
•安静设备：选用较为安静的厨房用具，减少分散注意力的可能性。
•熟悉感：老式的厨具能带给长者更多的熟悉感。
•安全措施：使用煤气做饭时要格外小心，考虑安装火焰监控器和煤气感应器。
•备忘提醒：利用备忘录或便签提醒需要购买的物品。
•危险品存放：将有毒清洁剂或锋利刀具等危险物品存放在带锁的柜子里。
•防割伤碗碟：用坚固耐用的塑料碗碟代替陶瓷和玻璃碗碟，以防破裂造成割伤。
•橱柜照明：在橱柜内安装照明灯，使寻找物品更加容易。
厨房保持整洁
备忘录或便签提醒
•明确标识：卫生间门上的标志应清晰明了，方便识别。
•电灯开关：相反颜色的电灯开关更容易让长者找到。
•自动感应灯：使用感应装置自动开启灯光。
•空气清新剂注意事项：避免使用空气清新剂和香水，以免被误认为是食物。
•换气扇设计：连接到电灯开关的换气扇可能会惊吓到长者，因此应谨慎安装。
•扶手安装：对于血管性认知症患者，不建议使用升高的马桶盖，而是应在两侧安装扶手。
•镜子处理：如镜子会引起焦虑，同样应考虑将其遮住或移开。
•避免黑色马桶垫：不要使用黑色马桶垫，因为它们可能被误认为是洞。
•颜色对比：使用颜色对比鲜明的马桶盖，帮助长者更容易辨认。
卫生间自动感应灯
马桶两侧安装扶手
•防滑设计：使用防滑地板材料，防止跌倒事故。
•色彩对比：白色浴室中，马桶和洗脸池周围可增添其他颜色，以便于识别。
•避免黑色浴垫：不要使用黑色浴垫，因为它们可能被误认为是洞。
•恒温龙头：安装恒温淋浴龙头，防止水温过高烫伤。
•稳固扶手：一根特别结实的淋浴杆不仅可以作为支撑，还可以作为扶手使用。
•隐藏洗衣篮：避免让洗衣篮出现在视线范围内，以免引起混乱。
•通风设备：通过安静的通风设备防止蒸汽积聚。
•肥皂选择：选择容易辨认的肥皂而非沐浴露，注意小块肥皂可能被误认为是食物。
•安全存放：确保洗涤剂和药品安全存放。
•地暖系统：安装地暖系统，减少因脚冷而引起的焦虑。
•淋浴安全：确保淋浴间的进出无障碍，并考虑其安全性。
选择容易辨认的肥皂而非沐浴露
原文参考
Here are some tips to help make each room in your home safer and more comfortable. Assess what is necessary and feasible for your situation.
The Kitchen
· Keep it neat and tidy for better organization.
· Use transparent storage containers, or tins with windows.
· Lighting inside cabinets makes searching easier.
· Door and light switches in contrasting colors are more visible.
· Colored dishes on a placemat in a contrasting color can stimulate appetite.
· A faucet with blue and red handles clearly indicates hot and cold water.
· Labels on drawers, cabinets, and jars show their contents.
· Quieter kitchen appliances are less distracting.
· Traditional appliances for familiarity.
· Be cautious when cooking with gas: consider using flame monitoring and a gas detector.
· A memo board or sticky notes can help as reminders for shopping.
· Store dangerous items in a lockable cabinet, such as toxic cleaning products or sharp knives.
· Replace ceramic and glass dishes with sturdy, durable plastic ones to prevent breakage or splintering.
The Bathroom
· A symbol on the door aids recognition.
· An anti-slip floor prevents slipping on wet towels.
· A white bathroom benefits from color around the toilet and sink.
· Avoid black bath mats, as they can be perceived as a hole.
· A shower tray can be hazardous when stepping in and out.
· A thermostatic shower mixer tap prevents water from becoming too hot.
· An extra sturdy shower rod can also serve as a good grab bar.
· Keep the laundry basket out of sight.
· Prevent steam buildup with (quiet) ventilation.
· If a mirror causes anxiety, cover or remove it.
· Bars of soap are recognizable, but a soap dispenser often is not.
· Caution: small bars of soap may be mistaken for something edible.
· Keep detergents and medications safely stored.
· Underfloor heating reduces anxiety caused by cold feet.
The Toilet
· A symbol on the door makes the toilet recognizable.
· A toilet seat in a contrasting color is easier to see.
· Avoid black toilet mats, as they can be perceived as a hole.
· A light switch in a contrasting color is easier to find.
· Use a sensor to turn the light on automatically.
· Air fresheners and potpourri may be mistaken for something edible.
· A fan connected to the light switch can cause a startled reaction.
· For (vascular) dementia, do not use a raised toilet seat, but install wall grab bars instead.
· If a mirror causes anxiety, cover or remove it.
· Bars of soap are recognizable, but a soap dispenser often is not.
· Caution: small bars of soap may be mistaken for something edible.
· Use night lighting to ensure the toilet is easily found at night.
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