Fall Risk Assessment Checklist for People with Dementia

Fall Risk Assessment Checklist for People with Dementia

Falls can happen quickly, but many risks can be reduced with the right preparation.

The Fall Risk Assessment Checklist for People with Dementia is a practical, easy-to-use guide designed to help caregivers identify potential fall hazards, improve home safety, and create a safer daily routine for a loved one living with dementia.

This 12-page resource covers important areas such as:

• Home and environmental safety
• Bathroom and kitchen safety
• Mobility and assistive devices
• Vision, hearing, medications, and chronic health conditions
• Sleep, hydration, nutrition, and fatigue
• Dementia-related behavior and cognitive changes
• Daily safety routines
• Emergency planning
• Ongoing monitoring and reassessment

The checklist also includes a simple action plan template to help caregivers document risks, recommended interventions, responsibilities, target dates, and follow-up needs.

Designed for people with dementia at all stages, this resource can be reviewed with family members, caregivers, home health professionals, and clinicians as needs change over time.

A practical tool to help you spot risks, make thoughtful changes, and create a safer environment with greater confidence.

12 pages | Printable caregiver resource | Minding Dementia, LLC