Home Safety Checklist
An interactive room-by-room walk-through — check off what's done and print the rest.
Most falls happen at home, and most of the fixes are simple. Walk through this checklist room by room, check off what's already handled, and print the list to tackle the rest.
The items are drawn from CDC and National Institute on Aging fall-prevention guidance. It's an organization tool, not a substitute for a professional home assessment.
Common questions
How do I make a home safer for an elderly parent?
Remove trip hazards like loose rugs and cords, add grab bars in the bathroom, improve lighting, put handrails on both sides of stairs, and test smoke and CO detectors. This checklist walks you through it room by room.
What are the most dangerous areas of the home for older adults?
The bathroom and the stairs, because of wet surfaces, few things to hold onto, and changes in level. They're the best places to focus first.
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