To learn more about our plots and houses currently available, click below to book a free consultation. Precautions taken in old age help prevent falls, which can be a big problem in old age. According to the CDC one in three adults over 65 years of age falls every year. If you choose to grow old in a multi-story home, there are many things you can do to make it safe. The kitchen is a shared room in the house, and as we age, we want to be able to use it regularly. The bathrooms have the highest injury rate among the elderly.