Free printable home care checklists
Print these, tick them off and keep them on the fridge. Free to share with family, clinics and community groups.
Home safety checklist for seniors
Walk through each room and tick off what is already done.
- Clear walkways — no loose rugs, cords or clutter
- Night lights from bedroom to bathroom
- Grab bars beside the toilet and in the shower
- Non-slip mat in the tub or shower
- Handrails on both sides of stairs
- Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms tested
- Everyday items stored between waist and shoulder height
- Emergency numbers posted near the phone
- Medications stored in one labelled place
Hiring an in-home caregiver
Ask each provider these before you book.
- Which professional college or association are you registered with?
- Do you carry liability insurance?
- Has a recent police (vulnerable sector) check been done?
- What is your hourly rate and minimum visit length?
- How much notice do you need to cancel or reschedule?
- Who covers if you are sick?
- How do you share visit notes with family?
- Can you provide two references?
Going home from hospital
Use this before the discharge day.
- Written discharge instructions and medication list
- Follow-up appointments booked
- Prescriptions filled and picked up
- Equipment ready (walker, raised toilet seat, bed rail)
- Someone home for the first 24–48 hours
- In-home support arranged (PSW, nursing, physio)
- Know the warning signs that mean calling the doctor
Preparing for a first home visit
Small steps that make the first visit go smoothly.
- List of health conditions, allergies and medications
- Health card and any insurance details ready
- Parking or building entry instructions shared
- A clear, well-lit space for the visit
- Pets settled in another room
- Questions written down in advance