Safe at Home – Home Safety Checklist for Aging in Place

Stay safe, steady and independent in the home you love.

The home that suited you at 40 doesn't always suit you at 75. A loose rug, a dim hallway or a slippery bath is never a problem – until the day it is. Safe at Home walks you through every room with clear checklists, so you can spot the risks, fix what matters most first and plan the rest – usually without big costs or building work. Just as useful for checking a parent's home.

What's inside

• Why it matters – the four risks to look for: falls, fire, scalds and help that comes too late
• How to walk your home – a simple OK / Now / Soon method, alone or with family
• Outside and entrances – paths, steps, lighting, the seasons, spare keys and ramp basics
• Floors, halls and stairs – rugs, cords, handrails and the handrail test
• The bathroom – grab bars done right, shower aids and safe hot-water settings
• The kitchen – reach, carry and cook safely, and what to do if a pan catches fire
• Bedroom and night-time – a safe route to the bathroom in the dark
• Fire, smoke and carbon monoxide – alarms, heaters and an escape plan
• Light, tech and help buttons – simple tools, fall detection and what to ask before you buy a medical alert
• If you fall – how to get up safely, and what to do if you can't
• Getting help and paying for it – occupational therapists, aging-in-place contractors, Area Agencies on Aging and Medicare basics
• 40 quick fixes, from "do it today" to "ask a professional"
• Printables: 7 room-by-room audit checklists, an action plan, an alarm log and an emergency information sheet for the fridge

A thoughtful gift for parents and grandparents – or a practical plan for yourself.

Details

• 20 pages, printable PDF – A4 (prints on US Letter too – choose "Fit to page")
• Large, easy-to-read text
• Instant download after purchase
• Fill-in checklists – print as many copies as you need for personal use
• General information only – not medical, legal or professional building advice

Please note: this is a digital product. No physical item will be shipped.