Dementia Fall Prevention: Why Falls Happen & How to Prevent Them

Why does someone with dementia keep falling—and what can you do to help prevent the next fall? Dementia can affect much more than memory. Changes in balance, coordination, judgment, vision, depth perception, and the way the brain understands the environment can all increase fall risk. But a fall can also be a clue that something has changed. In this video, I explain how to become a Dementia Detective and look for the WHY behind a fall: 🔎 NOTICE → LOOK → ASK → TRACK → CONNECT We'll talk about: ✔️ Why dementia can increase fall risk ✔️ Changes in walking and balance to watch for ✔️ Hidden fall hazards around the home ✔️ Bathroom and nighttime safety ✔️ Medications and other possible causes ✔️ What to do if your loved one falls ✔️ How tracking falls can reveal patterns ✔️ What information to share with the healthcare provider 📄 FREE After Fall Investigation Form One fall may seem random. Several falls written down may reveal a pattern. Use my free After Fall Investigation Form to record what happened, look for possible causes, track changes, and connect the clues. 👉 Download the Free After Fall Investigation Form: https://alzheimersinyourhome.com/wp-c... 💜 More Dementia Fall Resources 👉 Dementia Fall Prevention Guide: https://alzheimersinyourhome.com/deme... 👉 What to Do After a Dementia Fall at Home: https://alzheimersinyourhome.com/how-... 👉 Dementia Caregiver's Notebook: https://alzheimersinyourhome.com/care... A fall isn't always the whole story. Look for the clue. Write it down. Watch for the pattern. Find the WHY. I'm Larea McQueen, RN, Certified in Dementia Care. I share practical dementia education and caregiver resources to help families better understand the changes dementia can cause and feel more prepared for what comes next. 💜 If this video helped you, please subscribe for more dementia caregiver education. #DementiaCare #DementiaCaregiver #FallPrevention #DementiaFalls #AlzheimersCare #CaregiverTips