The Ageing Room / Practical steps
A safer home,
room by room.
Set aside about 15 minutes to look for common trip and slip hazards with an older family member. Walk through the flat together, discuss what feels difficult and agree on changes.
Take longer or split the check into shorter visits if needed. This is a starting point, not a full assessment or a guarantee against falls.
Check together. Agree on the next step.
For each item, choose a status. “Checked” means you looked at it; it does not certify the home as safe. Ask permission before moving belongings. Look again with the lighting normally used in the evening, without asking anyone to walk in darkness.
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Agree who will do what.
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No items are marked for action yet. This does not confirm the flat is safe; review every item together.
Questions to raise with a healthcare professional
Discuss falls or near-falls, dizziness, difficulty getting up, concerns about balance or fear of falling. Ask about vision, medicines and suitable strength and balance activity. Do not change medication or equipment without appropriate advice.
This conversation is separate from the home checklist. An unticked item does not diagnose a problem or set the urgency of a medical appointment.
Help with home modifications and equipment
HDB’s EASE programme offers eligible households home improvements such as grab bars, slip-resistant bathroom treatment and selected accessibility fittings. Check current eligibility, available works and your share of the cost directly with HDB.
For assistive equipment, ask your healthcare team or AIC about the Seniors’ Mobility and Enabling Fund. Eligibility and support depend on assessment and the applicable conditions. Do not purchase equipment assuming it will be subsidised.
Turn observations into action
Agree which changes can be made now and who will arrange the rest. Get suitable advice and installation help for equipment, repairs and home modifications. Avoid testing a slippery surface by walking on it.
Falls can also involve balance, vision, footwear, medicines and health conditions. If there have been falls, near-falls or concerns about moving around, speak with a healthcare professional about a falls review or an occupational therapist’s home assessment. Do not change medicines without professional advice.
Sources and scope
This HealthThe checklist is adapted and summarised from HPB’s Healthy Ageing Hub, HPB’s falls prevention tips, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital and Jurong Community Hospital’s home-safety guidance, and AIC. Sources checked 22 October 2026; additional references reviewed 23 October 2026. The supplied HealthThe Home Fall-Risk Checklist informed the expanded structure and action plan. See also CDC STEADI’s Check for Safety for its room-by-room model and the official HDB and AIC links above for financial support.
The 15-minute suggestion is a planning aid, not a validated screening duration. This checklist does not measure an individual’s fall risk or cover every possible hazard.
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