Is your parent's home fall‑safe?

Check the places where falls are most likely: grab bars and a non-slip surface in the bathroom, lighting on the way from the bed to the bathroom at night, floors clear of loose rugs and wires, firm handrails on stairs, everyday things within easy reach in the kitchen, and well-fitting slippers with a good grip. Also note whether your parent has had a fall or near fall, or feels dizzy when standing up.

No. It is a home check that points out common, fixable fall risks. It does not assess your parent's health. If your parent has fallen, feels dizzy or unsteady, or finds it hard to get up from a chair, talk to their doctor or book a balance and mobility check.

Every few months, and again after any illness, hospital stay, new medicine or change in how your parent moves around. A visit home, such as during the festivals, is a good time to walk through every room.

A local carpenter or hardware shop can usually fit them. If you are not in Bangalore, a Kareverse Genie can arrange the repair, confirm the vendor's cost with you and be there while the work is done.

Yes. The FACT Physical Fitness assessment looks at balance, mobility and fall-related risk, and a physiotherapist can visit at home to build strength and balance. Both can be booked in Bangalore.