Try: When looking at hallways steps and stairways in the home for possible modifications it may be helpful to answer the following questions are hallways and stairs in good condition do all of your hallways and stairs have smooth safe surfaces do your stairs have steps that are big enough for your whole foot do you have handrails on both sides of the stairway are your stair rails wide enough for you to grasp them securely would you benefit from building a ramp to replace the stairs or steps inside or outside of your home information references "home modifications" 2010 available at www eldercare gov

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*This information is listed as a Fact Sheet and is not explicitly medically licensed