Plan-ahead path
Home Safety Checkup
Answer what applies. Each answer points to the specific checklist or guide that addresses it — there is no score, just a next step.
This is not a medical assessment. It is a plain-language sorter to help you decide where to look next. For an active concern about an existing condition, talk to a clinician.
Rooms
Is the bathroom missing grab bars near the toilet and shower, or is the tub/shower floor slippery?
If yes → Bathroom safety checklistAre there loose rugs, cords, or a low bed that's hard to get in and out of in the bedroom?
If yes → Bedroom safety checklistAre stairs missing a secure handrail on at least one side, or poorly lit?
If yes → Stairs & entryways checklistAre hallways, stairwells, or the path to the bathroom dim at night?
If yes → Lighting checklist
Behaviors & risk factors
Is the person taking four or more medications, or a new medication in the last month?
If yes → Medication-related fall riskHas vision not been checked in the last year, or does the person avoid wearing their glasses?
If yes → Vision-related fallsHas the person fallen, or felt unsteady on their feet, in the last 12 months?
If yes → Balance and gait risk factorsDoes the person hesitate, wobble, or hold onto furniture while walking or transferring?
If yes → Mobility aid comparisons
Nothing flagged?
That's reassuring — it's still worth a room-by-room pass every few months, or after any change in health, medication, or mobility. Browse all three working hubs any time:
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