The Consequences Of Preventing Dementia

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If medicines are left lying about then elderly people who are confused may take the medicines. This could lead to serious consequences for example if they overdosed on a certain drug they could die or become very ill. So this doesn’t happen all medicines and drugs should be locked away and only staff has the key. If doors/gates are left unlocked elderly people who maybe suffer from dementia will be able to get out and wander the streets. This could cause them to get lost or maybe have an accident on the street such as walking into the road. To prevent this from happening all doors should be locked so service users only have access to the garden unless with a member of staff. If medicines are left lying about then elderly people who are
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