Home Safety Inspection Checklist For Elderly
Roadmap to Security: Elderly Home Safety Inspection Unveiled
Created by [Your Name], this home inspection checklist focuses on ensuring a secure environment for elderly individuals, systematically examining and addressing potential safety hazards in their properties. Each item in the checklist represents a potential concern that requires inspection in a house or property where an elderly person resides. The checklist is divided into various sections for efficient organization and streamlined home inspection.
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Aspect |
Description |
Action Required |
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Assess lighting throughout the home, ensuring adequate illumination in all areas, including hallways, stairways, and entrances. |
Replace burnt-out bulbs, install brighter lighting fixtures, and add motion sensor lights in key areas. |
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Check for grab bars, non-slip mats, and accessible bathing facilities such as walk-in showers or tubs with grab bars. |
Install grab bars near toilets and in the shower/tub area. Add non-slip mats inside and outside the shower/tub. |
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Verify the functionality of appliances and ensure easy access to frequently used items. |
Organize kitchen items for easy reach. Install grab bars near the stove and sink for support. |
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Assess the accessibility of the bedroom, including ease of entry, height of bed, and presence of nightlights. |
Ensure the bed is at an appropriate height for easy entry and exit. Install nightlights for visibility at night. |
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Evaluate the presence and functionality of emergency alert systems, such as medical alert bracelets or pendants. |
Install or verify the functionality of emergency alert systems. Educate occupants on how to use them. |
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Inspect outdoor areas for hazards such as uneven pathways, loose handrails, or slippery surfaces. |
Repair or replace uneven pathways and handrails. Add non-slip surfaces to outdoor steps and ramps. |
