Home Safety Videos

Supporting Safer Daily Living

Living with dementia can make everyday tasks more challenging, but small changes at home can make a big difference. In these short videos, Callie, our occupational therapist, shares practical tips to help create a safer, more comfortable home environment, reduce everyday risks, support independence, and make daily life a little easier for both people living with dementia and their caregivers.

Four-Wheel Walker

Callie, our occupational therapist, demonstrates the safest techniques for getting into and out of a car while using a four-wheel walker, helping make travel safer and more manageable.

Bed Transfers

Callie, our occupational therapist, demonstrates safe bed mobility techniques, walks through the steps for getting into and out of bed, and teaches the log roll method to make movement safer and easier.

Gait Belt

Callie, our occupational therapist, demonstrates how to properly fit and use a gait belt, explains the different types available, and shares where you can purchase one.

Fall Recovery

A fall can be frightening for both the person living with dementia and their caregiver. In this video, Callie, our occupational therapist, demonstrates safe fall recovery techniques, guiding you through the steps of assessing for pain, determining the safest next steps, and assisting with recovery. She also shares alternative methods to help you respond with confidence.

Car Transfer Wheel Chair

Callie, our occupational therapist, demonstrates how to safely transfer between a wheelchair and a car, and explains how to properly use a gait belt to provide added support during transfers.

Assistive Devices

Callie, our occupational therapist, explains and demonstrates common assistive devices, including a front-wheel walker, a four-wheel walker, a quad cane and a single-point cane.