07/05/2026
Falls can happen quickly but many of the risks families face at home are often overlooked, especially when caring for someone living with dementia.
In this week’s Dementia Awareness Series, we’re sharing practical guidance to help families better understand:
✔ Common home safety risks
✔ How illness or hospital stays can affect mobility
✔ Medication side effects that may increase fall risk
✔ What to do after a fall
✔ The hidden dangers of “long lies”
✔ How technology and specialist support can help keep loved ones safer at home
Caring for someone with dementia can feel overwhelming at times, but small changes around the home can make a meaningful difference to safety, confidence, and independence.
At Team Medic, we’re passionate about supporting patients and families through every stage of care from hospital discharge and specialist transport to ongoing wellbeing support in the community.
Read the full blog here: https://www.team-medic.com/blog/falls-prevention-dementia/
Falls are one of the most common reasons people living with dementia are admitted to hospital and often, they are preventable. After a hospital stay, the risk can increase even further due to reduced mobility, confusion, or changes in routine. If you haven’t already, you may find it helpful to rea...