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Examining your own house

^{1.Evaluate the landscape, driveways, path lighting and outdoor access.}

^{2.Evalutate the width, threshold, steps, door swing, hardware and security for not only exterior doors but also maneuvering through the home. Floor material should be slip proof.}

^{3.Evaluate Kitchen: generally items should be reachable between knees and nose. Heavy items should be lower and no stepladder should be used.}

^{4. Evaluate Bathroom. 80% of all falls occur in bathroom. Space should be sufficient for walk-in shower or tub. Grab-bars should be installed the appropriate places.}

^{5. Evaluate bedroom. Bed should have collapsible railing and against the wall to ensure safety. Nightlights showing path to WC.}

^{6. Lighting: Contrast between wall and ceiling.}

^{Sufficient lighting throughout house for the task. Circulation inside and out should be well -lit.}

^{7. Fire safety plan: Hear firealarm from every room with adequate smoke detectors. Have a fire-extinguisher readily available.}

^{8.One Level, unless you have Installed a elevator or lift.}