Home safety BUYING GUIDE
Practical guidance for a safer daily life
Explore research-backed tips, product guidance, and caregiver-informed recommendations to reduce fall risk at home—especially in high-risk areas like bathrooms, stairs, and low-light hallways.
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What to Fix in the Home?
Start with the areas that people use every day and the hazards that can cause the most serious injuries. For many homes, that means improving stairs and hallways first, then making sure lighting and emergency alerts are functioning and reliable.
Bathrooms and Bedrooms are separately covered in their own guides.
Stairs and hallways
Stairs, entryways, and hallways are common trouble spots because they combine movement, turning, and low visibility. Focus on secure handrails, non-slip surfaces, clear walkways, and easy-to-see edges to reduce everyday fall risk.
Automatic Lighting
Motion-activated lights can make nighttime trips safer in bedrooms, bathrooms, stairs, and hallways. They are often one of the easiest upgrades to add because they improve visibility right where and when it is needed.
Smoke Detectors
Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are essential for every home, especially for older adults who may need more time to respond in an emergency. Consider products for hearing & visual impaired seniors
If you are not sure where to begin, take our short quiz. In general start with the improvements that lower fall risk and improve emergency response: clear walking paths, add better lighting, secure stairs, and confirm that smoke and CO alarms are working properly. After that, move on to room-by-room upgrades based on daily routines and the person’s mobility needs.
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Specific Guides
Best-of guides for products that can reduce fall risk at home.
Product Reviews
Caregiver-focused reviews to help compare safety features and fit.
Resources
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