A quick home-safety audit to lower the risk of a fall

An eleven-question home-safety audit

A room-by-room walk-through that takes about three minutes. Answer yes, no, or not applicable for each one. The result lists the top three quick wins for your parent’s home, plus when to ask their doctor for a referral to PT or an OT home-safety evaluation.

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Informational home audit — not a clinical fall-risk assessment or medical advice. If your parent has fallen, is unsteady, or is recovering from illness, ask their doctor for a referral to PT or an OT home-safety evaluation.

Question 1 of 11

Bathroom

Are there grab bars by the toilet and inside the tub or shower?

Yes No Not applicable

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Your result includes the top three quick wins for your parent’s home, and when to bring in PT or an OT for an in-person look. We will only email what you ask for. No spam.

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Informational home audit — not a clinical fall-risk assessment or medical advice. If your parent has fallen, is unsteady, or is recovering from illness, ask their doctor for a referral to PT or an OT home-safety evaluation. Your local Area Agency on Aging (eldercare.acl.gov, 1-800-677-1116) can help find providers.