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Ageing is an inevitable developmental phenomenon bringing along a number of changes in the physical, psychological, hormonal and social conditions. The house check focused on environmental hazards, sites and safety devices identified as most commonly associated with accidents or falls in older people. Hazards which are thought to increase the risk of falling, slipping or tripping and the absence of safety devices which may prevent falls made up the majority of items in the house check. Objectives: The objective of the study was to assess the awareness regarding home safety measures among elderly residing in selected areas of District, Ludhiana, Punjab. Methodology: A descriptive study was conducted on 60 elderly of age group 60-90 years in selected areas i.e. Shimlapuri and Mohar singh Nagar Ludhiana city. Convenience sampling technique was used to select the study sample. Data was collected by using socio- demographic profile sheet, modified structured checklist to assess home safety measures of elderly. Result: The socio- demographic profile of elderly revealed that out of 60 elderly more than half i.e. 51(85%) of elderly were from the age group 60-70 years, 32 (53%) were females, 36 (60%) were educated up to elementary level, 44 (73%) were married, more than half i.e. 57 (95%) were living with their children,31(52%) were doing moderate physical activity, 60 (100%) were have sedentary life style, 32 (53%) were homemaker, 51(85%) were unemployed, 39 (65%) were care giver, 40 (67%) were fully dependent and 59 (98%) were having personal monthly income <5,000. Conclusion: It was concluded that majority of the study subjects had good home safety measures.