Why a Home Safety Screening Matters

• Identifies potential safety risks within the home

• Increases awareness of fall risk and daily safety

• Provides simple, practical recommendations

• Supports early action before concerns become larger problems

When This May Be Helpful

• You feel unsteady when walking or moving around your home

• You’ve had a recent fall or near fall

• You are returning home after a hospitalization

• You are adjusting to a new or progressive diagnosis

• Daily routines are becoming more difficult or less safe

What We Look For During a Screening

• Potential hazards within everyday walking areas

• Lighting and visibility throughout the home

• Frequently used areas and movement patterns

• How spaces may impact safe mobility and daily activities

• General safety concerns that may affect mobility

• A simple environmental screening, not a comprehensive functional assessment of the individual.

Simple Changes Can Help You Stay at Home

  Falls are common, but they are not an expected part of aging. 

  Simple changes in the home and daily routines can help

  reduce risk and support safer, more confident living.

• 1 in 4 adults age 65+ experience a fall each year

• Most falls occur in and around the home

• Falls are a leading cause of injury and loss of independence

• Many fall risks can be reduced with simple environmental changes

• Early awareness help prevent larger safety concerns over time

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Why a Plan Matters

• A written plan helps identify safety concerns and increase awareness

• It provides clear guidance for simple, practical changes

• Helps you understand how your home supports daily movement

• Supports safer decisions today while planning for future needs