Non-profit · Open research
Home should be the safest place you stand.
We research one thing: how mobility can be sustained and extended — and through it, the years, the dignity, and the daily independence of living in your own home.
Start here
Most writing about aging at home reads like a public health bulletin. We think the real story is happening at 6 AM, in the kitchen, before any fall — and it's the place where independent living can be most extended.
Read “The morning negotiation” → →What our research listens for
adults over 65 in the U.S. experiences a fall at home each year.
CDC · 2024
is roughly how long a fall takes to unfold — from balance lost to the floor.
Community study
of falls happen during ordinary daily transitions: sit-to-stand, bed, shower.
NIH meta-review
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. Three minutes. No account 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.
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SafeStandHome is a non-profit community founded in 2026 by designers, researchers, and adults living the questions we ask. Operating support comes in part from independent sponsors; all research findings are published openly and are not influenced by any sponsor.
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