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Are You In Jeopardy?
Home Safety Checklist





Are You In Jeopardy? is a very useful tool for seniors.

Analyze your:
  • living room
  • kitchen
  • bedroom
  • bathroom
  • basement
  • medications
  • security
  • fire hazards
  • outside your home
  • your physical activity
by answering the questions about each topic.

Then, follow the simple tips provided in the booklet to make your home and environment safer. Are You In Jeopardy? includes photographed examples of each safety tip, as well as phone numbers for various community agencies that will provide you with support as you increase the safety of your home.

You can obtain a copy of this FREE booklet by phoning 881-1920 or 1-800-821-7714 in the Walkerton area, or by phoning 376-9420 or 1-800-263-3456 in the Owen Sound area. Ask for an Injury Prevention nurse.

This booklet was produced by The Community Coalition for Prevention of Falls in Older Adults, Durham, Ontario.

This project was made possible through funding from Grey/Bruce Heart Health and Bruce Power.