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Home Safety Checklist for Seniors

All Areas of the Home

In all areas of your home, check all electrical and telephone cords; rugs, runners and mats; telephone areas; smoke detectors; electrical outlets and switches; light bulbs; space heaters; woodburning stoves; and your emergency exit plan.

Kitchen
In the kitchen, check the range area, all electrical cords, lighting, the step stool, all throw rugs and mats, and the telephone area.
Bathroom
In the bathroom, check bathtub and shower areas, water temperature, rugs and mats, lighting, small electrical appliances, and storage areas for medications.
Basement, Garage, Workshop, Storage Areas
In the basement, garage, workshop, and storage areas, check lighting, fuse boxes, or circuit breakers, appliances and power tools, electrical cords, and flammable liquids.
Living Room/Family Room
In the living room/family room, check all rugs and runners, electrical and telephone cords, lighting, the fireplace and chimney, the telephone area, and all passageways.
Bedrooms

In the bedroom, check all rugs and runners, electrical and telephone cords, and areas around beds.

Stairs
For all stairways, check lighting, handrails, and the condition of the steps and coverings.
More online resources for home safety:
Link to Department and Agencies Web Site Index
Link to Statewide Online Services Index
Link to Statewide Web-based Surveys
Link to RSS feeds available on this site
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