Home Safety

Over half of falls happen at home, making simple changes around your home can decrease your risk of falling. 

• Remove tripping hazards such as papers, books, clothes, and shoes.
• Tape or tack down or remove rugs.
• Replace dim or non-functioning light bulbs.
• Put handrails on all stairs and steps.
• Install grab bars next to your toilet and in the tub and shower.

Home Safety Resources

• Home Fall Prevention Checklists for Older Adults

  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• Prevent Falls with Home Safety Modifications
  • National Council on Aging (NCOA)
• 5 Quick and Easy Home Modifications

  • USC Leonard Davis
• Safe at Home Checklist

  • American Occupational Therapy Association
• AARP Home Fit Guide

  • AARP
• Prevent Falls at Home with Pets
  • Age Safe America
• Home Safety Equipment Loans
  • Loan a variety of equipment free from MonTECH

Neighborhood Safety

Walking about outside can present challenges. Surfaces may be uneven, variations in sunlight and shade can make it difficult to see clearly and slippery surfaces during winter pose a significant fall risk.

Outdoor Safety Resources

• My Mobility Plan

• • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• 5-Point Checklist for Navigating Your Neighborhood
  • National Council on Aging (NCOA)
• Outdoor Safety Tips
  • Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation
• Winterize to Prevent Falls
  • National Council on Aging (NCOA)