Help for this moment
Wandering or home safety
Prepare a response plan, reduce hazards, and make important spaces easier to recognize.
Trusted guidance + caregiver experienceGeneral education only. A sudden or dangerous change needs professional or emergency help.
Begin here
Three gentle first steps
- Keep a recent photo and identifying information ready.
- Check doors, stairs, medications, tools, firearms, and other hazards.
- Tell trusted neighbors or family what to do if they see your loved one alone.
Caregiver experience
Ideas that may help
- Use simple signs, visual contrast, and door alerts where appropriate.
- Notice patterns such as a certain time, noise, need, or familiar destination.
- Revisit the plan as abilities and routines change.
Know when to reach out
Watch for
- If the person is missing, begin searching immediately and call 911
- New balance problems or falls
- Safety changes that exceed what one caregiver can monitor
Other moments