Sweet Home Aging Care
Senior Home Safety Starter Checklist
A room-by-room starter guide for small changes that can make daily routines feel safer and more comfortable.
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.
- Keep soap, shampoo, and towels within easy reach.
- Do not use towel bars as support.
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.
- Make sure the bed height is easy to get in and out of.
Kitchen
- Keep daily items between waist and shoulder height.
- Avoid climbing stools when possible.
- Use easy-grip tools.
- Improve lighting around counters and stove.
- Keep floors dry and clutter-free.
Living Room
- Remove cords from walkways.
- Keep pathways wide enough for walking aids.
- Use stable chairs with arms.
- Secure rugs.
- Add good lighting near favorite sitting areas.
Medication
- Use a weekly pill organizer.
- Keep an updated medication list.
- Set reminders for daily medication.
- Ask a pharmacist if instructions are confusing.
- Store medication in one consistent place unless otherwise instructed.
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.
- Consider a key lockbox for trusted emergency access.
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