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A urinary tract infection can create a fall risk in ways that are easy to miss. It is one of the most easily overlooked causes of a sudden change in balance and walking. Instead of reporting burning or pain, an…
A hospital bed at home can make positioning, caregiving, and bed transfers easier for some older adults. It can also introduce new risks, including falls from an excessive bed height, side-rail entrapment, unlocked wheels, and cords crossing the walking path.…
Medical disclaimer: This article is for general educational and informational purposes only. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult with a neurologist, physician, physical therapist, occupational therapist, pharmacist, or other qualified healthcare professional for guidance based on…
If you or someone you love has Parkinson’s disease and increasingly bends forward while standing or walking, you may be seeing more than ordinary stooping. Camptocormia is a marked forward flexion of the trunk that can change balance, walking, transfers,…
If you are worried about hoarding and fall prevention, you may feel stuck between two urgent concerns: your loved one’s home is becoming unsafe, but pushing for a major cleanout could damage trust. That concern is understandable. Clutter can narrow…
Category: Learning Resources Safety note: This guide provides general educational information, not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Before practicing floor transfers, consult a qualified healthcare professional, physical therapist, or occupational therapist, especially if you have pain, dizziness, weakness, recent surgery,…
You may feel an uncomfortable urge to move your legs just as you are trying to fall asleep. You may kick, stretch, pace, or get up repeatedly because staying still feels impossible. This pattern can be restless legs syndrome fall…
After a heart attack, heart surgery, or heart failure diagnosis, returning home can feel both comforting and uncertain. You may be weaker than before, tire quickly, feel lightheaded when standing, or move differently because of pain, fatigue, or surgical restrictions.…
Bladder and bowel changes after a stroke can make everyday routines more difficult, and can increase your risk of falling at home. The danger is not limited to the bathroom. Often, the greatest risk is the rush between feeling urgency…
