Spring Home Safety Checklist for Seniors | Aging in Place Must-Do's

From Answers For Elders Radio Network by Suzanne Newman

February 21, 2026 · 58 min · Episode 1540

About this episode

This episode provides a spring home safety checklist for seniors, focusing on practical steps to prevent falls and ensure a safe living environment.

Spring is the perfect time to protect your home — especially if you’re aging in place or caring for older loved ones. In this episode of Answers for Elders, host Suzanne Newman welcomes aging-in-place specialist Paul Kocharhook, President of Pathway Design + Construction, for an essential spring home safety checklist. From deck inspections and slip hazards to railings, walkways, and proper drainage, they walk through practical steps to prevent falls and costly repairs before the warmer months arrive. If you’re over 60, supporting aging parents, or planning ahead for your own future, this conversation is filled with actionable advice. Learn what winter weather can do to decks, concrete, pavers, and pathways — and how to address soft spots, rot, moss buildup, unstable railings, and uneven surfaces. Paul shares expert insights on safer materials, wheelchair-friendly upgrades, non-slip solutions, proper lighting, and how to create smooth transitions from indoors to outdoors. The episode also dives into spring decluttering and medication safety — two often-overlooked factors that significantly impact senior safety. From organizing prescriptions and preventing medication mix-ups to…

People in this episode

Host: Suzanne Newman

Guest: Paul Kocharhook

Topics covered

home safety
aging in place
fall prevention
home organization
senior safety
spring maintenance

Keywords

home safety checklist
aging in place
fall prevention
senior safety
home organization
spring maintenance

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Pathway Design + Construction