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Safety in the Kitchen
To protect the safety of people with Alzheimer's Disease in and around the home, and to ensure that they do not wander away and get lost or come to harm, the following precautions are suggested.
[ Locks for Safety and Security | Safe Furniture/Furnishings | Safety Precautions in the Bathroom | Safety in the Kitchen | Safety and Security Near and on Stairs | Other Safety and Security Measures ]
Hide away sharp knives, the kettle and other small appliances in cupboards. This does not have to be elaborate, simply put the items out of sight.
<< When not working in the kitchen, remove and hide the stove switch knobs, or take the fuses out of the stove or unscrew them, or tun off the gas underneath the stove, or switch off the circuit breaker for the stove.
Leave counter tops bare if items and food tend to be stuffed into pockets to be lost or to rot.
Get a kettle that whistles when the water is boiling or an electric kettle with an automatic shut-off.
 
<< Install plastic safety latches in all kitchen and bathroom cupboards if dangerous items and substances are not removed.
Remove and hide sink stoppers to avoid overflow accidents.
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