When someone in the home has Alzheimer’s or dementia, there are precautions caregivers can take to help ensure a safer environment. It includes going from room to room and assessing what changes might need to be made, from storing liquid laundry packets out of sight to making adjustments that help prevent falls. What should you look out for? There are some great organizations with resources and checklists to streamline the process.

• Alzheimer’s Association Home Safety Checklist
• NIH Home Safety and Alzheimer’s
• AARP Creating a Safe Place