Safety
Alzheimer’s disease causes changes in the brain that may affect safety. Depending on the stage of the disease, this can include changes in judgment, abstract thinking, sense of time/place and behavior. Taking measures to ensure safety at all times can help prevent injuries, and it can help people with dementia feel relaxed and less overwhelmed.
Home Modification
Accessible Design and Consulting
420 Hindry Ave., #B
Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 215-3332
accessibleconstruction.com
Active Homes
Aging in Place Home Modification
(855) 924-7663
aginginplacemods.com/
Forever Active
(888) 705-7441
foreveractivemed.com
Los Angeles Housing Department
HomeSecure Program
Handy Worker Program; call for a referral
(213) 808-8803 English
(213)808-8808 Toll-free/Spanish
housing.lacity.org/residents/handyworker
Stayhome Safe, Inc
(626) 792-0070
stayhomesafe.com
Other Safety Devices
The Alzheimer’s Store
Products designed for people with Alzheimer’s and related dementias and their caregivers
(800) 752-3238
alzstore.com
Connect America
A personal response service that provides 24-hour assistance via a push button device worn by the individual registered in the program
(800) 815-5809
Technological Options for Wandering Concerns
A Word of Caution: Cell phones & wearable technology can be taken off or lost and are not a 100% effective precaution against wandering.
Personal GPS Locators
Take Along Tracker
portable-gps-devices.com
GoSafe
lifeline.philips.com/
Pocketfinder
pocketfinder.com
Eyezon
eyezon.com
GPS Watches & Wristbands
Keruve
keruve.com
Senior GPS Bracelet
trackingsystemdirect.com
iLoc Technologies
iloctech.com
Tracking System Direct
tracking-system.com
GPS Smart Sole
A GPS-enabled insole that can be inserted into almost any shoe
gpssmartsole.com
Phone Apps
Many smart phones have real time GPS tracking abilities. Check with your cell phone provider
L.A. Found:
Project Lifesaver
Project Lifesaver offers trackable bracelets for at-risk individuals in Los Angeles County
https://ad.lacounty.gov/lafound/
Be Prepared In Case Your Loved One Goes Missing
Contact our Helpine for more information: 844.HELP.ALZ (844.435.7259) or help@alzla.org