Eliminate Shadows to Avoid Confusion

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Replace lightbulbs in rooms that your parent with Alzheimer's uses in the evening with bulbs that have higher-than-usual wattage, to keep the room bright. Shadows created by dimmer bulbs can be disorienting or frightening.

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