Free Checklist · Large Print

Move safely at home.

Fall Prevention Checklist for your own four walls. With a structured home assessment across four rooms and five simple balance exercises you can do at home — as a free PDF download in large print.

  • Home assessment for hallway, living room, bathroom and bedroom
  • 5 balance mini-exercises using a chair, kitchen counter, wall
  • 8 warning signs for which medical clearance before training is mandatory
  • Information about home visits in Berlin districts

Important Notice

The checklist is a structured orientation guide, not medical advice. In the event of acute dizziness, visual disturbances, new symptoms, or an unclear medical situation, always seek medical clearance first — before starting any training.

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Fall Prevention Checklist – Home

Home assessment in 4 rooms + 5 simple balance exercises. Large print, A4, free.

This is a self-assessment and does not replace medical advice. If you have pain or symptoms — consult a physician before exercising.

What you will find in the checklist

The checklist is structured so that you can work through it alone or together with family members — room by room, at your own pace.

  • Home assessment in 4 rooms

    Hallway, living room, bathroom, bedroom — 5 to 8 specific checkpoints per room: rug trip hazards, lighting, grab rails, anti-slip mats, emergency call reach. Tick-box format.

  • 5 Balance Exercises

    Rising from a chair, tandem stance at the kitchen counter, rising onto tiptoes, calf raises at a furniture support, step-forward-back with support. Described with sketches and time guidelines.

  • 8 Warning Signs — when to see a doctor?

    When medical clearance before training is essential: acute dizziness, new medication, falls with loss of consciousness, and five further specific situations.

Based on the expert standard Fall Prevention in Care (DNQP, 2nd update), the RKI fact sheet "Falls in Old Age" and movement recommendations of the DOSB for older adults.

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Who created the checklist?

My name is Julio Abad Veria. I have lived in Berlin for nine years and work as a sports therapist and sports scientist. With a diploma from Cuba (recognised by ZAB) and 14 years of experience in inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation centres.

I support older adults with individual movement training — including home visits in several districts. Important: I am not a physiotherapist and not a doctor. I do not offer medical treatment. What I offer is training guidance — structured, patient, individual.

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Frequently asked questions about the checklist

What do I receive after requesting the checklist?
After confirming your email address (one click in the first email) you will receive the download link to the PDF — large print, 5 A4 pages, printable or readable on a tablet.
Who is the checklist intended for?
For people aged 65 and over who want to remain safe in their own home. Also for family members researching on behalf of parents or grandparents. The checklist is general in nature — not medical advice, but a structured orientation guide.
When should I see a doctor before starting the exercises?
In the case of acute symptoms such as dizziness, visual disturbances, falls with loss of consciousness, or new medication — always seek medical clearance before starting any training. The checklist contains eight specific warning signs for which medical consultation is mandatory.
Does Julio offer home visits?
Yes. For training guidance at home I offer home visits in several Berlin districts — especially for older adults for whom travelling to a studio is difficult. Details during the free initial phone call.

Prefer to call directly?

If the online form does not work for you — no problem. Simply give me a call. The 15-minute initial call is free and without obligation.

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Mon–Fri 9 AM–12 PM and 2–5 PM directly reachable.