Preventing falls should be a serious consideration when making the home safer for those with dementia.

The best possible solution to preventing falls involves avoiding trips up and down stairs. If possible, try to move all activities down onto the ground floor to avoid this. It is also recommended that you inspect hallways to remove any objects they might trip over and make these areas well lit, especially at night. Light strips and hand rails can do a lot to prevent falls in the home.

Is it possible for this person to be moved onto the ground floor? If not, what other solutions could you consider? Be sure to look at any hallways between rooms and view these areas at night, installing better lights if needed.