Bedroom safety tips

In the bedroom:

• Install a monitoring device. A baby monitor will help you hear if the person with dementia needs help. This might be particularly helpful if he or she has advanced dementia.
• Take caution when using heating devices. Don't use portable space heaters in the person's bedroom. If electric blankets or heating pads are used, keep the controls out of reach.

If the person with dementia tends to get up at night to drink, eat or use the bathroom, try to meet these needs before he or she goes to bed.