Aging safely at home, explained simply
Plain-language guides to home safety, fall prevention, bathroom safety, mobility aids and home modifications, along with the programs that may help pay for them.
Guides by topic
Funding pages-
Bathroom safety Grab bars, shower chairs, transfer benches, raised toilet seats and non-slip options: what they are, how they work and features to compare. -
Home safety Room-by-room checklists, lighting, stairs and getting a home ready after a hospital stay. -
Mobility aids Canes, walkers, rollators, lift chairs and bed assist devices: how they differ and features to compare. -
Home modifications Stair lifts, walk-in tubs and aging-in-place renovations: how they work, what affects the cost and funding that may apply. -
Safety tech Medical alert systems, sensors, night lights and cameras: how they work, features to compare and privacy questions.
Why this site exists
Most falls at home have a fixable cause
Loose rugs, dark hallways, a missing handrail. Our guides explain what to look for, what the options cost in C$ and US$, and which questions to bring to a doctor, occupational therapist or installer.
1 in 4US adults aged 65 and older report falling each yearSource: CDC, Older Adult Falls Data
No. 1Falls are the leading cause of injury hospital stays among Canadians 65 and olderSource: Public Health Agency of Canada
Reviewed October 1, 2026 · 18 sources
Home safety checklist for seniors (printable, room by room)
A printable, room-by-room home safety checklist for seniors and families: trip, slip and fire hazards, based on CDC and Public Health Agency of Canada guidance.
- What it is and how it works, in plain language
- Costs, and the tax credits that may apply in Canada and the US
- Questions to ask a clinician, supplier or installer
Latest guides
- Bathroom safety
3-in-1 commodes: at the bedside, over the toilet and as a raised seat
What a 3-in-1 commode is, how to set it up beside the bed or over the toilet, what to measure first, makers' weight limits and seat heights, and what may help pay.
- Bathroom safety
Bath lifts: how they work, weight limits, and bath lift vs walk-in tub
How a powered bath lift lowers you into your own tub and raises you back up, what to check first, makers' weight limits, funding, and how it compares with a walk-in tub.
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Mobility aidsRollator size chart: seat height, handle height and weight limits
How to measure for a rollator, and a size chart built from makers' specs: seat heights from low to tall, handle height ranges and weight limits.
Help paying for changes
Tax credits and programs may cover part of the cost of grab bars, ramps, stair lifts and other changes. Rules change every year, so every figure we publish links to its official source and shows when we checked it.
How we work
- Every fact has a source
Numbered, linked and dated.
- Reviewed and dated
Tax rules re-verified every year.
- We never rank products
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