Age-Friendly Homes
90% of senior adults plan to remain at home.
Trouble is that home repairs and weatherization often get neglected.
Most Homes Are
Not Built For Aging In Place
90% of senior adults plan to remain at home.
Trouble is that home repairs and weatherization often get neglected.
5M+
homes have no smoke detectors
38.6M
homes qualify for government home weatherization programs
37%
home fire deaths are over age 65
Your Home-Safety Checklist
- Are cabinet doorknobs easy to use?
- Are stove controls easy to use and clearly marked?
- Are faucets easy to use?
- Are there grab bars where needed?
- Are your doors and windows easy to open and close?
- Are your door locks sturdy and easy to operate?
- Are your doors wide enough to accommodate a walker or wheelchair?
- Do your doors have peepholes or viewing?
- Are light or power switches easy to turn on and off?
- Are electrical outlets easy to reach?
- Are the electrical outlets properly grounded to prevent shocks?
- Are your extension cords in good condition?
- Can you hear the doorbell in every part of the house?
- Do you have smoke detectors throughout your home?
- Do you have an alarm system?
- Is the telephone readily available for emergencies?
- Would you benefit from having an assistive device to make it easier to hear and talk on the telephone?
- Are all of the floors in your home on the same level?
- Are steps up and down marked in some way?
- Are all floor surfaces safe and covered with non-slip or non-skid materials?
- Do you have throw rugs or doormats that could be hazardous?
