Having alarms installed in the home can help alert you, the person with dementia, or others to any dangers, such as fire, smoke, or wandering.

It's important to have a number of different alarms installed in the home and to ensure that they are tested and up-to-date. An alarm's no good if it isn't active or not fully charged. These alarms can save a life in the event of a fire, gas leak, or other crisis.

Survey the place where the person with dementia currently lives and identify the number and status of the alarms. Are they current and fully charged? Do they alert for fire, smoke, carbon dioxide, and more? Consider replacing any alarms that look outdated or old.