Essential Home Safety for People with Alzheimer’s
Creating a safe home environment is one of the most important steps when caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia.
As memory and judgment change, everyday spaces can present new risks. Simple adjustments around the home can help prevent accidents, reduce stress, and allow your loved one to remain as independent as possible.
This home safety checklist from the Alzheimer’s Association is a helpful guide to identify potential hazards and make practical improvements throughout the home.
It covers key areas such as:
kitchen and appliance safety
bathroom safety
fall prevention
medication storage
emergency preparedness
Whether you’re just starting or reviewing your current setup, this checklist is a valuable resource to support safer caregiving at home.
Download the full Home Safety Checklist from the Alzheimer’s Association:
https://www.alz.org/getmedia/dc740fbd-9cdc-4b64-b274-9fc9ee4ec64e/alzheimers-dementia-home-safety-checklist.pdf
