Safe At Home: Dementia Safety Made Simple

Is your home dementia-safe? Discover simple changes that can prevent common risks while supporting comfort, independence, and dignity. Home should feel familiar, comfortable, and safe. But as dementia progresses, everyday surroundings and routines can present risks that families may not recognize until something happens. In this session of BCN Presents: Navigating Dementia, we'll take a practical look at creating a safer home for someone living with dementia—without making the home feel restrictive or institutional. Participants will learn how to identify common safety concerns involving falls, bathrooms, kitchens, medications, wandering, lighting, household items, and emergency preparedness. We'll also discuss simple changes families can make to support independence while adapting the environment as abilities and needs change. The goal isn't to eliminate every possible risk. It's to anticipate potential problems, make thoughtful changes, and create an environment that supports both safety and quality of life. You'll leave with practical ideas you can begin using at home right away. Presented by Bluegrass Care Navigators (BCN) as part of the Navigating Dementia community education series.