Home self-assessment
Prepare your home for your changing needs
Refer to this checklist when you assess your current home, or plan to purchase or build a new one. This list is detailed but not complete, because different people need different things depending on their height, age, mobility, sensory challenges, and other factors. It's best to consult a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist for a more customized overview.
When assessing the home, walk the house with this checklist.
Answer In place, Not yet, or Doesn't apply. Everything you mark "not yet" collects into a short list at the bottom, which becomes your starting point for potential changes.
Your short list
Everything marked "not yet," grouped by where it is in the house. Some of these are an easy fix. Others need to be addressed through a renovation.
Nothing here yet. Items you mark "not yet" will appear as you go.
Save the PDF first if you'd like to attach it to your message.
Adapted from the NKBA aging-in-place feature list. Tackle it yourself or reach out to Olga for a more customized assessment. Your answers save in this browser.