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Home Safety Checklist for Aging Parents

Room-by-room fall-prevention guidance, organized so you can walk through the house once and catch what matters most.

Based on the CDC's STEADI "Check for Safety" fall-prevention guidelines

General / Whole-Home

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Stairs & Floors

Bathroom

Bedroom

Kitchen

Entries & Outdoors

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General guidance, not a substitute for a professional home safety assessment.

Home Safety Checklist for Aging Parents

Based on the CDC's STEADI "Check for Safety" fall-prevention guidelines

General / Whole-Home

  • ☐ Keep walkways and stairs clear of clutter
  • ☐ Make sure every room has good lighting
  • ☐ Keep emergency numbers visible near the phone

Stairs & Floors

  • ☐ Install handrails on both sides of stairs
  • ☐ Secure or remove loose rugs
  • ☐ Repair loose or uneven flooring

Bathroom

  • ☐ Install grab bars near the toilet and shower
  • ☐ Use a non-slip mat in the shower or tub
  • ☐ Consider a raised toilet seat

Bedroom

  • ☐ Keep a clear path from bed to bathroom
  • ☐ Use a nightlight
  • ☐ Keep a phone within reach of the bed

Kitchen

  • ☐ Store frequently used items within easy reach
  • ☐ Avoid unstable step stools
  • ☐ Ensure good lighting over the stove and counters

Entries & Outdoors

  • ☐ Install handrails on outdoor steps
  • ☐ Ensure adequate outdoor lighting
  • ☐ Repair cracked or uneven walkways

General guidance, not a substitute for a professional home safety assessment.