Effective intervention, such as putting up clear exit signs, should be simple and will benefit everyone and not just those with dementia. The key is for the public and professionals to raise awareness and to pressure retail and public bodies to take prompt corrective action.We declare no competing interests. A full list of signatories is available in the appendix.
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