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Free Senior Home Safety Checklist
A room-by-room starter guide to help families spot simple safety improvements at home.
What the checklist covers
Small changes can make daily routines feel safer. Start with the areas that worry you most.
Bathroom
- Install properly anchored grab bars near toilet and shower.
- Use a non-slip mat inside and outside the shower.
- Consider a shower chair if standing feels tiring or unsafe.
- Improve lighting for nighttime bathroom trips.
Bedroom
- Keep a clear path from bed to bathroom.
- Add motion-sensor night lights.
- Keep phone, glasses, and water within reach.
- Remove loose rugs or secure them.
Kitchen
- Keep daily items between waist and shoulder height.
- Avoid climbing stools when possible.
- Use easy-grip tools.
- Improve lighting around counters and stove.
Living Room
- Remove cords from walkways.
- Keep pathways wide enough for walking aids.
- Use stable chairs with arms.
- Secure rugs.
Medication
- Use a weekly pill organizer.
- Keep an updated medication list.
- Set reminders for daily medication.
- Ask a pharmacist if instructions are confusing.
Emergency
- Keep emergency contacts visible.
- Keep phone charged and nearby.
- Consider a medical alert system if living alone.
- Make sure house numbers are visible from outside.
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