Safety in Dementia

Objectives: Identify safety risks for older adults living with dementia. Implement accident prevention strategies in the home of an older adult living with dementia. Determine tactics for ensuring the safety of the older adult living with dementia outside the home. Consider the importance of balancing independence and safety for older adults living with dementia.

Description: This class will teach caregivers the importance of safety for clients living with dementia. It will also show caregivers strategies for protecting the client inside and outside the home while maintaining the client’s independence.