Table 1.

Home safety and modification

Locations	Modifications
Living room	Ensure that wires and cords are out of the way.
	Arrange furniture so that you can move around easily and safely.
	Remove carpets and rugs that are along your walking path.
Kitchen	Try to make sure that items are easily accessible to avoid reaching for them.
	Wires and cords should not be in your path.
	Clean all spills immediately.
Self-care	If you wear shoes at home, use rubber-soled shoes.
	Ensure you use a walking aid as necessary.
	Make sure you go for regular medical and eye check-ups.
	Take your medications as prescribed.
	Be aware of the side-effects of the medications you are taking.
Bathroom	Install grab rails on walks.
	Place non-slip mats in the shower area.
	Use a shower chair and a portable shower head when showering.
Bedroom	Place light switches within reach of your bed.
	Have night lights between the bathroom and the bed.
	When getting out of bed, sit and wait a while before standing up to avoid getting dizzy.
Stairways	Keep stairway free of clutter.
	Install handrails on one or both sides of the stairs if possible.

PPA: Physiological Profile Assessment, SPPB: Short Physical Performance Battery, MFES: Modified Fall Efficacy Scale, Short FES-I: Short Fall Efficacy Scale -- International, 6MWT: 6-minute walk test, TUG: Timed-up-and-go, NCW: Narrow corridor walk, SF-36v2: Short form -- 36 version 2, EQ-5D: European Quality of Life -- 5 dimensions, GROC: Global rating of change