Fall Prevention Checklist for Seniors (Free PDF)

Tick each item as you go, room by room. Start with the bathroom and the way to the toilet at night. Download the PDF to print it or keep it on your phone, or tick the boxes on this page.

Health checks

Eyes checked, and glasses are the right prescription Medicines reviewed with the doctor, especially any that cause drowsiness or unsteadiness Strength, balance and flexibility exercise at least 3 days a week, as the doctor advises The doctor has been told about any fall, even one without injury

Bathroom and toilet

Grab bars beside the toilet and in the shower Slip-resistant floor treatment or a non-slip mat A shower chair, so they can sit while washing A raised toilet seat or toilet frame if standing up is hard

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Getting around

Well-fitting shoes or non-slip slippers, not socks on tiles A walking aid, if the doctor or therapist recommends one A fall alert device if they are alone for part of the day

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Help with the cost

HDB EASE checked: grab bars and slip-resistant floors in HDB flats SMF checked: walking aids, shower chairs and commodes after an assessment Occupational therapy home assessment booked, if the doctor suggests one

HDB EASE guide · SMF guide · OT home assessment

Health, home and lighting items follow HealthHub, Preventing Falls at Home (Health Promotion Board), read on 7 November 2026. General information, not medical advice.

If They Have Already Fallen

For the steps right after a fall and the warning signs to watch for over the next two days, see what to do when an elderly parent falls.

Common Questions

Is there a free fall prevention checklist PDF for Singapore homes?

Yes. The HomeWise checklist is one A4 page you can download, print or save on your phone. It covers health checks, floors, the bathroom, lighting, the bedroom, getting around, and the HDB EASE and SMF subsidies.

What are the main fall prevention strategies for older adults?

The Health Promotion Board suggests three: regular reviews with the doctor, including eyesight and medicines; strength, balance and flexibility exercise at least 3 days a week; and making the home safer by removing rugs, securing cords, clearing clutter, fitting grab bars and improving lighting.

Where should I start making the home safer?

Start with the bathroom and the way from the bed to the toilet at night. HealthHub notes that most falls among older people happen at home.

Can I get help paying for grab bars and slip-resistant floors?

In HDB flats, HDB EASE covers grab bars, slip-resistant floor treatment and other fittings, and the Government pays up to 95% of the cost. Walking aids, shower chairs and commodes may be covered by the Seniors' Mobility and Enabling Fund after an assessment.

Fall Prevention Checklist for Seniors: Free Printable PDF