Home should be the safest place you stand.
SafeStandHome is a non-profit community researching how adults 55+ can live confidently and independently at home. Our findings are free, open, and built by you.
Why this matters
Every year, one in four adults over 65 in the United States experiences a fall at home. Most of these falls happen during ordinary moments — standing up from a chair, stepping into the shower, getting out of bed in the dark.
We believe these moments deserve serious research, designed by the people who live them.
Four ways in
Whether you're researching for yourself, supporting a parent, or designing for the community — start where it fits.
Safety Audit
A free, room-by-room assessment of fall risk in your home. Takes 3 minutes. No email required.
Start the audit →Independent Living
Practical guides, tools, and stories for staying confidently self-reliant at home.
Browse guides →Caregiver Support
Resources for adult children and family members supporting a loved one's independence.
Get the toolkit →Research Lab
Explore our open dataset, contribute your experience, and read every published finding.
Open the lab →"I didn't realize how much I'd quietly redesigned my own house — moving the lamp, switching to slip-on shoes — until this audit asked me. Felt good to be heard."
SafeStandHome was founded in 2026 by a group of designers, researchers, and adults living the questions we ask. Our work is supported in part by Dynox, an independent furniture maker; all research findings are published openly and are not influenced by any sponsor.
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