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Are Ceiling Fans Ok For An Elederly Dementia Patient?

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Posted on Thu, 8 May 2014
Question: Are ceiling fans ok for a person of is 88 and has dimentia?
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Answered by Dr. Ram Choudhary (53 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Yes ceiling fan is safe choice Detailed Answer: Hi, Welcome to healthcare Magic! Ceiling fans are good choice for elderly to improve comfort and have good safety in view of dementia. Dementia patients may not no comfortable level of cooling and may not be able to handle the regulator so someone should visit at least 6hourly to see the environment of room. Another risk is of falls. These patients should be attended more frequently and should be in a cradled bed. If hr can maintain posture then he should be walking with support if required or at least sit in chair daily to get enough mobilization as far as the condition permits. I hope the advise would be informative and useful for you. Take Care!
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Are Ceiling Fans Ok For An Elederly Dementia Patient?

Brief Answer: Yes ceiling fan is safe choice Detailed Answer: Hi, Welcome to healthcare Magic! Ceiling fans are good choice for elderly to improve comfort and have good safety in view of dementia. Dementia patients may not no comfortable level of cooling and may not be able to handle the regulator so someone should visit at least 6hourly to see the environment of room. Another risk is of falls. These patients should be attended more frequently and should be in a cradled bed. If hr can maintain posture then he should be walking with support if required or at least sit in chair daily to get enough mobilization as far as the condition permits. I hope the advise would be informative and useful for you. Take Care!