Home safety assessment

Floors : loose rugs, cords, clutter in walkways, uneven thresholds.. Lighting : dim stairways, no night light on the route to the bathroom, no switch at both ends of the stairs.. Bathroom : no grab bars, no non-slip mat, tub with high sides, low toilet seat.. Stairs : no handrail or only on one side, worn steps.. Kitchen : items stored too high, stove left on.. Medication : expired pill organizers, several organizers at once, drugs kept from a previous prescription.. Emergency : telephone reachable from the floor, alert bracelet, list of contacts.

Clinical content reviewed by Ducamelle Grégoire, Registered Nurse