09/08/2026
One in four adults over 65 falls each year — and most falls happen at home, in rooms they've walked through a thousand times.
The good news: most of the biggest risks are also the easiest to fix. A loose rug. A dim hallway. A shower without a grab bar. None of it requires a renovation — just a little attention in the right places.
A few places to start: clear walking paths of cords and clutter, add nightlights to hallways and bathrooms, make sure stairs have sturdy railings on both sides, and check that shoes and slippers actually have grip on the bottom.
Small changes, real protection.