Episode notes
The dementia headlines of 2026 have been about blood tests and new medications — but a quieter body of research has been studying something families can actually act on this week: the home itself. Retired Occupational Therapist, Certified Aging in Place Specialist, and Dementia Care Specialist Esther Kane walks through what researchers found this year, including evidence that home modifications reduce falls in people living with dementia even when they don't remember the changes were made, new findings on night-time wandering and exterior doors, and an honest look at where monitoring technology helps and where it falls short. She also explains why a home safety review done at diagnosis may no longer be the right one today. Visit SeniorSafetyAdvice.com for more tips and resources on aging safely at home.