Storage features of the home demonstrate strategies and devices that may help a person find items more easily, and also some tips on how to support safe storage of important documents, potentially dangerous objects and chemicals.

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For many people, there are changes associated with dementia, such as memory loss, difficulty making sense of their surrounding environment and difficulty finding things. The environment, technology and you can help a person living with dementia.

Common dementia related storage issues may include difficulties with finding and recognising items, food spoilage, safe storage of documents and accessing activities and hobbies. Consider these storage features which may support independence and safety:

Some of the ideas are simple and inexpensive, whilst others require professional installation and are more costly. For professional advise regarding your circumstances and needs, please contact the Independent Living Centre on 1300 885 886.