Make Your Kitchen Safer Without Starting Over
Discover simple changes that can make cooking, reaching, moving, and everyday kitchen routines safer and easier, while helping you protect your independence.
Created by an Occupational Therapist.
A Fresh Look at the Kitchen You Use Every Day
The checklist helps you take a practical look at:
Emergency safety — smoke alarms, fire protection and communication
Paths & flooring — trip hazards, rugs and walking areas
Storage & reach — where everyday items are kept
Lighting & visibility — work areas, glare and nighttime lighting
Appliances & fixtures — controls, oven safety and ease of use
Start With Five Small Changes
You don’t have to renovate your kitchen or tackle everything at once.
1. Walk through your kitchen during a normal routine.
2. Notice what feels harder, less safe, or more tiring than it should.
3. Choose a few simple changes to start with.
The checklist helps you decide what deserves your attention first.
Small Changes Can Help Protect the Independence You Value
Your kitchen doesn’t have to be perfect. It needs to continue working well for you.
Use this free checklist to identify practical changes that can make everyday routines safer, easier, and more comfortable.
Get the Free Kitchen Safety Checklist
Created by an Occupational Therapist with 30+ years of experience helping people maintain function, safety, and independence.
A safer kitchen doesn’t necessarily require a renovation. Sometimes the first step is moving what you use every day. Improving one light. Clearing one pathway. Or noticing which part of preparing a meal has become harder than it should be.