What is a general health-promotion principle for supporting older adults' safety at home?

A general health-promotion principle for older adults is to promote a safe home environment while supporting independence — for example, reducing fall hazards through adequate lighting, clear walkways, and removing tripping hazards, and encouraging appropriate activity. Falls are a significant safety concern for older adults, so reducing hazards is important, but the goal is to support, not eliminate, the client's independence and activity. Encouraging clutter or discouraging all activity would be counterproductive. Understanding general home-safety and fall-prevention principles for older adults is standard content. (Verify specifics against current NCLEX prep materials.)