Independent Living CheckList

All the things you need to do to prepare to age at home

Making your home life easy

You can do all this yourself, or let your Porch Home Assistant do it for you!

Evaluate your home for safety and practical comfort

If your house has stairs, install railings and guards to prevent falls
Examine doorways, floors, hallways, and counters - think about accessibility from a wheelchair or walker
Shower and tubs can be tricky to navigate and can be a potential hazard

Remove the clutter and get organized

If clutter is taking over, it might be a good time to re-organize
Remove area rugs when they become a tripping hazard
Remove belongings that could become potential obstacles or fire hazards

Consider security

Lock-in switches on thermostats and stoves, as well as cordless intercoms and direct connections to police, fire, and EMS will give you peace of mind and can alert the necessary people for help when it's really needed

Research your local senior center or community centers

Most senior centers offer an assortment of programs and services including meals, health, fitness and volunteer opportunities, and educational and arts programs, as well as group trips and special events

Consider smart home technology

Make your home safer and easier to maintain with smart home technology. Smart thermostats, Google Home in case you fall, and smart appliances to alert you when they accidentally get left on

Consider downsizing

Perhaps you've decided that you're not using all of your home. Downsizing can be a great way to reduce the amount of upkeep needed for your home so you can just enjoy living life

Increase your mobility

Consider dedicated mobility updates for your home to make moving around easier. Ramps, stair lifts, even elevators can be installed in your home by a professional to make sure you can easily get around

Want personalized services?
Home Assistant Gold can help!

Personalized, dedicated move-in expert

Talk or text with the same person every time
Get 24/7 support when you need it most
Schedule and arrange moving services on your behalf
Expert in coordinating moving services - moving companies, security systems, everything you need!

Schedule work and quotes for your to-do list

Helps line up repairs from inspection report
Arranges key tasks so new home is ready for move-in
Get $100 off handyman services when you join

Expertise in every move; cross town to cross country

Coordinate the utilities; cable, water, gas, sewer & electric - it's different in every city
Makes sure the timelines work - home closing dates, moving company arrival and more

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"Our handyman showed up on time and was very professional. Put up some new racks in our baby's room and fixed a couple small things around the house."

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Chicago, IL