Home Safety Checklist for Living Alone

A room-by-room checklist to make your home safer. Covers fall prevention, fire safety, lighting, medication storage, and emergency preparedness.

What's Inside

Room-by-room safety audit (bathroom, kitchen, bedroom, stairs)
Fall prevention: grab bars, non-slip mats, clutter-free paths
Fire safety: smoke detectors, extinguisher locations, escape routes
Medication management: storage, schedules, expiration tracking
Lighting assessment: nightlights, motion sensors, accessible switches
Emergency preparedness: flashlights, first aid kit, water supply

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the biggest safety risks for people living alone?

Falls are the #1 risk, especially in bathrooms and on stairs. Other major risks include fire hazards, medication errors, and being unable to call for help during a medical emergency. This checklist addresses all of these.

How do I fall-proof my home?

Install grab bars in the bathroom, use non-slip mats in the tub and shower, secure loose rugs, keep walkways clear, ensure good lighting especially at night, and consider a raised toilet seat. Our checklist covers 20+ specific fall prevention items.

What emergency supplies should someone living alone have?

Keep a charged phone within reach at all times, flashlights with batteries, a first aid kit, 3 days of water, a list of medications, and your emergency contacts posted visibly. The I'm Alive app adds an automatic daily safety net on top of these supplies.

Should I get a medical alert system or use an app?

Both serve different purposes. Medical alerts are reactive (you press a button during an emergency). The I'm Alive app is proactive (it checks on you daily and alerts your contact if you miss). Many people use both for comprehensive coverage.