Minute Tip · Independence and home safety
Fix one hazard at home
One small fix is a real start.
Written tip
The tip
CDC has a checklist of common hazards at home, with a fix for each. You do not have to do the whole list.
Pick one room. Look at the floor first. Is there a loose rug? Tape it down or take it up. Is there a cord across a walkway? Coil it or tape it along the wall.
Then look at the light. Is the path from your bed to the bathroom dark? A nightlight is an easy fix.
Ask someone to help with anything high, heavy, or electrical. Fix one thing today.
Limits: It lists common hazards, not a full home assessment. We did not review studies on how much each fix helps.
Try it today
Find and fix one home hazard. Walk through one room with the CDC home checklist in mind, pick one hazard, and fix it or ask someone to help you fix it. About 10 minutes.
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