The printables
Home Safety ChecklistA room-by-room walk-through for fall hazards, the bathroom, the bedroom and emergencies.
6 pages · A4
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Fall Risk ChecklistThe CDC's 12-question Stay Independent checklist with scoring, a fall and near-miss log, and what to do if you fall.
4 pages · US Letter and A4
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Mobility Safety ChecklistChecks for walkers, rollators, wheelchairs and safe walking around the home.
4 pages · A4
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Post-Surgery Home Equipment ChecklistBathroom, bedroom and mobility equipment to have ready before a hip or knee operation, plus questions to ask before discharge.
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Who these are for
- Families checking a parent’s home for fall hazards, especially after a fall or a near miss.
- Seniors who want to keep living safely in their own home.
- Anyone preparing a home for someone coming back from hospital or surgery.
How to print and use them
- 1Print the room-by-room checklist and walk through the house with it, ideally with your parent.
- 2Tick off what is fine and circle what needs fixing, then fix the biggest risks first: loose rugs, poor lighting and the bathroom.
- 3Do the fall risk checklist together and take the score to the next doctor’s appointment.
- 4Repeat the walk-through every few months, and after any fall or change in health.
The checklists help you spot hazards; they are not a professional assessment. After a fall, or if falls keep happening, ask the doctor about a fall risk check and a home safety visit by an occupational therapist.
Want a full fall prevention plan?
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Questions
How often should we do a home safety check?
Once to start, then every few months, and again after any fall, a hospital stay or a new walking aid.
Which rooms matter most?
The bathroom, stairs, and the route from the bed to the toilet at night are where falls most often happen at home, so start there.
Is the fall risk checklist a medical test?
No. It is the CDC’s Stay Independent questionnaire, a simple self-check. A high score is a reason to talk to the doctor, not a diagnosis.
