RESOURCES
Make your home safer
Prevent falling at home with simple safety measures.
Falls commonly occur at home where you may feel safest. It’s important to know about frequent home hazards that can contribute to a fall and easy steps to fix these. Your safety starts at home. Let's make it a fall-free zone!
Not sure where to start?
Start with this video from the CDC and learn how to make your home (or a loved one’s home) safer one room at a time!
Home Safety Tips & Checklists
Review the CDC STEADI’s Home Safety Checklist
Five Quick and Easy Home Modifications Infographic
Learn more about Aging in Place from the NIH
Discover your closest home safety resource
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Preventing Falls: Room by Room
Learn how to make home modifications room-by-room from the National Institute of Aging. Additionally, find local home modification service providers at the bottom of their page.
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NC 211
NC 211 is an information and referral service for North Carolinians for individuals to call 2-1-1 or visit their website to receive free and confidential information on health and human services within their community.
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Eldercare Locator
This service helps to connect older adults with trusted local support resources. Call 1-800-677-1116 to speak with someone or visit their website to find help with services such as meals, home care or transportation, caregiver needs, training, and education, and more.
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NC Home Modifications Resource Directory
Find North Carolina home modification and repair service providers in your area along with funding programs that may cover the costs, and educational materials about modifying your home.
Contact your local organization to find resources and make your home safer
Hover your over your county to find your local organization’s name and phone number. Click on your county to go to their website.