Falls are rarely the result of just one thing. When a physical therapist (PT) walks into a home, they aren't just looking for loose rugs or slippery floors. They are looking at the intersection of a person’s physical abilities and the environment they live in. It...
A walker is more than just a piece of metal and plastic; for many, it is the key to maintaining independence and staying active. However, simply having a walker isn't enough to guarantee safety. Like any tool, it must be used correctly to be effective. In my years...
Hi there, I’m Brian Kerr, the founder here at Fall Guys Products. If you’re reading this, you’ve likely already taken steps to make your home or a loved one’s home safer. Maybe you’ve installed a few grab bars, cleared out some clutter, or picked up a new cane. But...
For many of us, the stairs in our homes are something we navigate dozens of times a day without a second thought. They are the bridge between our morning coffee and our nightly rest. However, as we age or help our loved ones age in place, those familiar steps can...
Staircases are one of the most common areas for accidents in the home, yet they are often the most overlooked during a home safety assessment. We tend to think of stairs as static, unchanging structures, but for someone with changing mobility, vision, or balance, a...
When we talk about making a home safer, the bathroom is usually the first place we look. It makes sense. Between the slippery surfaces, the tight spaces, and the transitions from sitting to standing, it’s a room that demands a lot of our balance and strength. Bathroom...
