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Fall prevention & home safety

Understand your condition · Build safer routines

Sources checked September 2026

Understand & manage

Tell your clinician about falls, near-falls, or fear of falling. Review medicines, vision, footwear, and the need for a walking aid.
Remove loose rugs and clutter; improve lighting and stair handrails. Use properly installed bathroom grab bars and nonslip footwear.
Ask about a balance and strength program suited to your abilities. Have a way to call for help; do not rush to stand after falling.
For Parkinson’s freezing, stop and regain a stable posture. Ask a therapist about turning, cueing strategies, and the right walking aid.

When to get medical help

Call 911 for serious injury, loss of consciousness, new weakness, or inability to get up safely. Head injury while taking blood thinners needs prompt medical assessment, even if you initially feel well.

Bring this question to your visit

Which changes would reduce my personal fall risk?

Education & translation notice

For educational and informational purposes only. This content is not medical advice and does not replace medical consultation or evaluation. Call 911 for any medical emergency. Do not change medicines or begin exercises based only on this page. Ask your clinician about new or worsening symptoms, falls, medication side effects, and the right level of care. For severe or sudden symptoms, serious injury, breathing difficulty, or another medical emergency, call 911; do not wait for a website, form, or chatbot reply. English and translated summaries can contain errors or become outdated. Spanish and other translations may lose medical meaning; confirm important instructions with your clinician and a qualified interpreter. Linked materials may have different regional emergency numbers; in the United States use 911.