diff --git a/lib/helpers/ariaAppHider.js b/lib/helpers/ariaAppHider.js
index 884620c9..5c17894b 100644
--- a/lib/helpers/ariaAppHider.js
+++ b/lib/helpers/ariaAppHider.js
@@ -1,7 +1,4 @@
-var _element = "";
-if(typeof window !== 'undefined'){
-  _element = document.body;
-}
+var _element = typeof document !== 'undefined' ? document.body : null;
 
 function setElement(element) {
   if (typeof element === 'string') {