The Home Safety Checklist for Aging Parents

How to use this

Walk the home once with this list. Check what's already handled, and pick just 2–3 things to fix first — small changes you keep up beat a big overhaul that never happens. Revisit every few months.

🔥 Kitchen — the stove is the big one

A clear habit or reminder to check the stove/oven is off before leaving or bed
An auto-shutoff device, or a stove with a built-in timer
Kettle/appliances with auto-off where possible
Frequently used items at waist height (no climbing or deep bending)
A working smoke alarm nearby (test it today)

💊 Medications — simple beats clever

A weekly pill organizer (days clearly marked)
A consistent reminder for each dose (alarm, app, or routine anchor)
A simple way to tell if a dose was already taken
An up-to-date medication list somewhere visible
Refills tracked so nothing runs out unexpectedly

🚪 Doors, exits & wandering

Awareness if a door is opened at an unusual time (e.g., late at night)
Outside paths well-lit and clear of trip hazards
Keys, wallet, phone in one consistent spot by the door
A trusted neighbor or contact who knows the routine

🛁 Bathroom — small space, most falls

Grab bars by the toilet and in the shower/tub (not towel rails)
Non-slip mat inside and outside the tub/shower
A shower chair if standing is tiring
Nightlight for the path to the bathroom
Water heater set to avoid scalding

🛏️ Bedroom & nighttime

A reachable light or lamp from the bed
Clear, unobstructed path to the bathroom
A phone or way to reach someone within reach at night
Rugs secured or removed (a top trip hazard)

🧠 Everyday memory support — kindly

Reminders that are calm, never scolding (no "you forgot again")
A consistent home for keys/glasses/wallet/phone
A visible day/date clock or simple board for the day's plan
A gentle routine for repeated questions — patience over correction

🚶 Around the home — trip hazards

Loose cords, clutter, and slippery rugs cleared from walkways
Good lighting in halls and stairs; nightlights on the bathroom route
Handrails on both sides of stairs where possible
Frequently used items off the floor and off high shelves

❤️ Peace of mind for you, the caregiver

One emergency contact list, posted and shared
A way to check in that respects privacy (no spying)
A short list of who to call for what
Permission to ask for help — you can't pour from an empty cup

Pick your first three

Write down the three you'll do this week. Start there.

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