Are they safe at home?
Most parents want to stay where they are, and many can, with a few things sorted out. Falls and scams are the two to look at first.
1 in 4
Older adults who report falling every year, more than 14 million people. CDC
$7.7B
Reported lost to online crime and fraud by people 60 and over in 2025, up 59% in a year. FBI
7 changes to watch forA checklist for the visit homeCan they still live alone?A self-check that starts with what they wantIf they fell, who would know?Free phone and watch features firstLiving far away: a weekly planWho calls, who's nearby, and what happens if nobody answersIs this a scam?Check a call, text or email in a minuteThe family safe wordSet one up this visitThe Fridge CardPrint it at home. Nothing is uploaded
Where this comes from
Last checked October 30, 2026. Found something wrong? Tell us.
- Older Adult Falls Data, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, September 4, 2026
- 2025 IC3 Annual Report, FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center, 2026