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| Home Safety Checklist for Seniors |
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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 |
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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. |
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