Safety Considerations in Supporting People with Alzheimer’s and Dementia
As Alzheimer’s and dementia progress, individuals face greater safety challenges—behaviors like wandering, symptoms like forgetfulness, and cognitive changes which can make it difficult to recognizing hazards – these behaviors, symptoms, and changes can place them at risk of injury or harm. This course provides practical strategies for caregivers to create safe environments, prevent accidents, and manage emergencies. Through case examples, reflection prompts, and scenario-based knowledge checks, caregivers will learn how to support safety while preserving autonomy and dignity. The course emphasizes collaboration with families, supervisors, and care teams to build comprehensive safety plans and meet both agency and state standards.
60 mins Certificate included 100% online English Audio & Captions
Learning Objectives
What you'll learn
By the end of this course, caregivers will be able to:
- Identify common safety risks for individuals living with Alzheimer’s and dementia.
- Implement strategies to reduce fall risks and environmental hazards in home settings.
- Recognize behaviors such as wandering and agitation that may compromise client safety.
- Apply person-centered techniques to prevent safety incidents while preserving client autonomy.
- Respond effectively to wandering incidents and develop safety plans.
- Demonstrate emergency preparedness readiness for fires, medical crises, and elopement.
- Recognize and report signs of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
What's inside
This course includes
How-to instructional videos
Interactive learning activities
Knowledge checks throughout
Audio narration
Closed captions (accessibility)
Certificate of completion
Scenario-based videos
Downloadable checklists
Mobile-friendly access
Progress saving (resume anytime)
