1 in 4
Adults 65+ report a fall each year — the leading cause of injury in older adults.
Source: CDC ↗Safe Homes. Independent Lives.
Falls are common. They’re also largely preventable.
We use internationally recognized fall-prevention principles — like the CDC’s STEADI framework and AARP home-safety guidance — and tailor them for Indian homes. Kushalaya is the local team that turns trusted guidance into action for your parents in Hyderabad.
Kushalaya references CDC and AARP guidance for education. We are not endorsed, certified, or affiliated with either organization.
Why it matters
The evidence on falls is clear
These figures come from recognized public-health sources. They describe the global pattern — our job is to reduce that risk in one specific home: your parents’.
Every 11 sec
An older adult is treated in an emergency department for a fall (US data — the pattern is global).
Source: CDC / NCOA ↗~60%
Of falls among older adults happen at home — where small changes make a big difference.
Source: WHO ↗Most are preventable
Falls are not an inevitable part of aging — home and health factors can be addressed.
Source: CDC STEADI ↗Screen · Assess · Intervene
Recognized principles, delivered locally
The CDC’s STEADI program is built on three ideas — Screen, Assess, and Intervene. That maps almost exactly to how Kushalaya works.
Screen
CDC STEADI: identify who is at risk.
Online Parent Care Check
A quick, free check families can complete in minutes — even from abroad — to see whether a full home assessment is worth booking.
Assess
CDC STEADI: evaluate specific risk factors.
Kushalaya Home Assessment
A respectful in-home visit covering lighting, flooring, bathrooms, stairs, mobility, and other recognized fall-risk factors — scored out of 100.
Intervene
CDC STEADI: act on the risks found.
Improve · Support · Review
Prioritized home modifications, wearable SOS and family-portal alerts when needed, Elder Care Manager support, maintenance coordination, family updates, and annual reassessment.
Informed by the CDC STEADI framework. Learn more from the CDC STEADI program ↗
A Kushalaya guide
What makes homes safer
These themes are consistent with recognized fall-prevention guidance — and they are where Kushalaya focuses first.
Better lighting
Bright, even light on stairs, hallways, and the path to the bathroom — plus reachable switches and night lighting.
Remove trip hazards
Loose mats, cluttered walkways, trailing wires, and uneven thresholds are the falls waiting to happen.
Grab bars & support
Correctly installed grab bars near the toilet, shower, and bed give confidence at the riskiest moments.
Medication review
Some medicines affect balance. We encourage a review with the family’s doctor — we complement clinical care, not replace it.
Balance & strength
Staying active protects independence. We point families toward safe balance and strength routines and physiotherapy when helpful.
A way to call for help
Wearable SOS to the family portal, plus daytime immobility warnings and experimental possible-fall alerts when the assessment recommends a care-alert kit.
Consistent with CDC guidance. Learn more from the CDC STEADI program ↗
Built for Indian homes
A home safety checklist for Hyderabad households
International guides are written for Western homes. Our checklist is localized for the way Indian homes are actually built and lived in — so nothing that matters gets missed.
- Wet bathroom floors
- Indian vs western toilet transfers
- Marble & granite flooring
- Balcony thresholds & steps
- Water storage / bucket areas
- Temple & pooja room steps
- Footwear left near entrances
- Generator / inverter wiring
- Dim apartment corridors
- High or low switchboards
Built on evidence
What our assessment evaluates
We don’t say “we think this is risky.” Our assessment evaluates the recognized fall-risk factors, then produces a Kushalaya Independence Score™ out of 100 — with clear, prioritized recommendations your family can act on.
- Lighting
- Flooring & thresholds
- Bathrooms & toilets
- Stairs & steps
- Mobility & transfers
- Medication awareness (with your doctor)
- Entry & corridors
- Emergency readiness
Teach first. Sell second.
Learn what to look for
Practical guidance families can use today — whether or not they book with us.
7 bathroom hazards most families miss
Where mornings and nights turn risky — and the small fixes that quietly prevent falls.
Ask us about this →How to make an Indian bathroom safer for aging parents
Wet floors, transfers, and grab bar placement tuned for Indian homes.
Ask us about this →What to look for after a parent comes home from hospital
The first weeks back home carry extra risk. A practical room-by-room reset.
Ask us about this →A room-by-room home safety walkthrough
Walk your parents’ home the way a Kushalaya assessor would.
Ask us about this →Kushalaya Trust Seal
Home Safety Certified — by our process
After improvements are completed, families receive the Kushalaya Home Safety Certified seal. It’s our certification, backed by a process informed by recognized fall-prevention principles.
- Assessment completed
- Recommended improvements implemented
- Independence Score™ recorded
- Annual review scheduled
The Kushalaya Trust Seal is our own certification. It is not a CDC or AARP endorsement or certification.
Safe Homes. Independent Lives.
One simple path — from a free check to a safer home and ongoing support for your parents.
- Free Parent Care Check
- Home Safety Checklist for Indian homes
- Kushalaya Home Assessment
- Personalized Safety Report
- Recommended improvements with clear next steps
- Annual reassessment
Printables: Vision sheet · Brochure