Fall Risk Prevention – Home Assessment Checklist

Here at Koremen we are committed to helping prevent the risk of falling at home for those that choose to age in place. Below is a quick checklist to assess safety in your own home to reduce your risk of falls! Checklist can be done by the home-owner, family member, friend, or caregiver. To make it easier assess in the home, download and print this handy PDF!

EXTERIOR

• Is there overgrown landscape in the walkways?

• Is there lighting over or near the entryway doors?

• Are there handrails at all entry steps?

• Are the handrails secure?

• Are there large cracks in the walkways?

• Are there broken or cracked steps?

• Are garage walkways wide enough to safely walk?

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KITCHEN

• Are items that you use frequently easy to reach?

• Do all areas have adequate lighting?

• Are there throw rugs?

• Is medication stored in an accessible location?

• Are step stools stored out of the walkway when not in use?

• Is the refrigerator hard to open or unstable?

• If you have pets, are food/water bowls clear of walkways?

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BATHROOM

• Is the bathtub difficult to step over?

• Are frequently used items in the bathroom easy to access?

• Do bath rugs have non-slip backing?

• Is there a night light near the toilet?

• Are there slip resistant grab bars in the shower?

• Is the toilet too low?

• Are there support devices on or near the toilet?

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BEDROOM

• Is there a light switch you can reach in bed?

• Are items easy to reach in the closet?

• Is all flooring safely secured?

• Do you have access to a telephone while in bed?

• Is your bed too high or too low?

• Is there an easily accessible pathway around your room?

• Are there night lights illuminating a safe pathway?

If you would like to learn more or get involved with the Indiana Fall Prevention Coalition, please visit our website at www.infallprevention.org. Koremen LLC is a proud member of the coalition!