This Caring Home provides information backed by research. It was developed by Weill Cornell Medical College to assist family caregivers. The website focuses on the safety issues that arise when caring for someone with memory loss and dementia. But it covers general concerns as well, such as preventing falls. Look for tips about:

– Home safety. Simply click on a “virtual room” for safety guidelines and product suggestions. For example, learn about different types of beds and their uses, or floorings that reduce the chance of falling. You’ll find information for every room in a home, and the outdoors.

– Special concerns. Here you’ll find strategies to address many safety concerns. Also available are guidelines for daily care if your loved one has dementia. Learn tips about mobility, such as how to help a person stand up or walk. Short video tutorials demonstrate good body mechanics. These essential skills will help you maintain your loved one’s safety and protect yourself from injury. Many family caregivers hurt their backs and are in pain for years because they tried to lift too much weight.

– Products. Learn about hard-to-find specialty products for safety. This section provides expert reviews on products such as no-rinse soap and timed faucets. Prices and manufacturer information are provided.

You can use the website’s “Share Ideas” section to send a question about a specific concern. The “Message Board” posts the expert’s answer. You can also read tips sent in by other caregivers.

Sometimes improving home safety means doing basic home repair. But your family member may need financial help to get things done. For information on assistance programs, see our Community Programs page on home repair.

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