Resources
Guides & Checklists
Free, specific guidance on home safety for aging parents — no signup required to read any of it.
Darker Evenings: Lighting the Home When the Clocks Fall Back
Evenings get dark an hour earlier. How to light the paths an aging parent actually walks.
Rain, Wet Leaves, and Ice: Keeping Outdoor Paths Safe
Steps, walkways, and driveways turn slick in fall and winter. What to fix before the weather does.
Staying Warm Safely: Space Heaters, Carbon Monoxide, and Cold Homes
Keeping an aging parent warm without adding fire or carbon monoxide risk.
Winter Storms and Power Outages: A Plan for Aging Parents
A simple outage kit, a plan for medications, and a decision about when to leave, made before the first storm.
A Cold-Weather Check-In Plan for Families
What to check before winter, how to stay in touch through it, and how to share the load.
Home Safety Checklist for Aging Parents: A Room-by-Room Guide
A practical checklist organized the way falls actually happen — room by room, not category by category.
Bathroom Safety for Seniors: What Actually Prevents Falls
Grab bar placement, non-slip surfaces, and what's genuinely effective versus what's just theater.
Stairs and Hallway Safety for Aging Parents
Handrails, clutter, lighting, and stair runners — what actually prevents the most dangerous falls in the house.
Bedroom Safety for Aging Parents: Preventing Nighttime Falls
A surprising number of falls happen getting in or out of bed, often at night on the way to the bathroom.