Home safety, driving, falling, and living alone are some top safety concerns for seniors. Learn more about what you need to do to stay safe with the resources below.
Safe Driving for a Lifetime
Advice from The Hartford on family conversations around dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease and driving.
Driver Planning Agreement
A simple form to use to facilitate conversations around driver safety from American Automobile Association.
En la Encrucijada
Advice from The Hartford on family conversations around dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease and driving in Spanish.
Home Safety Tips for Older Adults
Health In Aging shares practical steps older adults can take to stay safe in their homes.
Home Safety Checklist
The Alzheimer’s Association shares information on on keeping individuals living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias safe from injury or harm in certain areas of the home.
Consejos para adultos mayores sobre como mantener la seguridad en el hogar
Health In Aging shares practical steps older adults can take to stay safe in their homes in Spanish.
Stay Independent
The CDC’s STEADI program provides information on fall prevention.
Check for Safety
A checklist from the CDC’s STEADI program to find and fix hazards in your home.
Gun Safety with MCI / Dementia
When someone in the home has been diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia, however, firearms pose a very real risk for harm. The Alzheimer’s Association shares advice.
Firearm Safety
The The Alzheimer’s Association‘s tip sheet on keeping people safe from firearms in their homes.
