What’s inside

Two printable pages with simple check boxes, covering every part of the home where falls and everyday struggles happen most:

• ✓Entrance & outside: Walkways, steps, handrails, lighting and getting in with a walker or wheelchair.
• ✓Floors & walkways: Rugs, cords, thresholds and slippery surfaces.
• ✓Bathroom: Grab bars, the tub or shower, toilet height and night lights.
• ✓Bedroom: Lighting, bed height and a safe path to the bathroom at night.
• ✓Kitchen: Reach, lighting and easier-to-use handles and faucets.
• ✓Stairs & hallways: Handrails on both sides, switches and visible step edges.
• ✓Doors & everyday safety: Door widths, lever handles, alarms and a daily check-in plan.

According to the CDC, about 1 in 4 adults 65 and older report a fall each year, and falls are the leading cause of injury-related death in that age group.