Creating a safe and supportive home environment is essential for individuals living with dementia. This page includes resources to help caregivers, families, and care providers identify and reduce potential hazards, promote independence, and respond to changing needs over time. From practical home modification tips to guidance on preventing wandering and falls, these tools can support safer, more comfortable living at home.
Resources
Dementia Care: Keeping Loved Ones Safe and Happy at Home. Johns Hopkins Medicine. Available at https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/safe-and-happy-at-home.
- This article emphasizes that while most people with dementia live at home throughout the course of their illness, caregiving can be complex, emotionally and physically taxing, and financially challenging. Fortunately, support exists through resources like dementia care coordinators, home safety modifications, and community-based services that can help families manage care and maintain quality of life at home.
Home Safety. Alzheimer’s Association. Available at https://www.alz.org/help-support/caregiving/safety/home-safety.
- This webpage from the Alzheimer’s Association outlines practical strategies for creating a safer home environment for individuals with dementia, including securing hazardous areas, removing tripping hazards, installing safety devices, and ensuring proper lighting. These measures aim to support independence while reducing risks and enhancing comfort.