STOP SIGN

Last week I read an article on how to help with wandering.  Wandering is a major concern with Alzheimer patients.  A huge worry. 

Friday night I cut out and laminated stop signs for every door and window in the house.  Plus one for the stove and the microwave - that said HOT!  The door signs say "Martha stay in!  You are safe!"
The doors stay locked - but the stop signs seem to be relieving her frustration of locked doors and windows. And she sees the ones on the microwave and stove - even though we have child locks on them. It is a universal sign that seems to be working.

I don't know how long they will work.  But anything to keep her from being frustrated. And for making my day just a little easier.

Update - she is feeling much much better.  Praise the Lord!  However her caregivers - aka - Melecia and I are fighting colds.