Home Safety

Practical steps to make a home safer for an older adult living independently.

• Home Safety Checklist for Older Adults

  A room-by-room home safety checklist for older adults, based on the CDC's Check for Safety guide: fixes for stairs, floors, bedrooms, bathrooms and kitchen.

  Updated October 21, 2026

• How to Prevent Falls at Home

  How to prevent falls at home: the CDC's STEADI framework, exercise, medication reviews, footwear and lighting — practical steps for adults over 50 and families.

  Updated October 21, 2026