04/10/2026
Falls don't usually happen because of one dramatic mistake.
More often, they happen because of small things that have been easy to overlook—a rug that shifts underfoot, a threshold that catches a toe, a shower floor that doesn't have enough grip.
For people who are starting to navigate changes in their mobility, these hazards carry real risk.
The good news is that most of them are straightforward to address once you know what to look for.
Here are five of the most common fall hazards we see in homes, and what actually reduces the risk for each one.