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  Fall Prevention for Seniors: 5 Home and Outdoor Checks for Winter In short  fall prevention for seniors — explained simply for seniors. Covers senior falls, icy sidewalk safety and key things to know. On ice, walk like a 'penguin' Half of falls happen 'at home' (clear the tripping hazards) Add grab bars in the bathroom For an older adult, a single 'thud' can change everything. Winter stiffens muscles and joints and adds icy ground, and a fall that breaks a hip can mean long bed rest and a sharp decline in health. Yet surprisingly, more than half of senior falls happen not outside, but at home. Here are five non-obvious checks to prevent falls indoors and out. 📑 Contents On ice, walk like a 'penguin' Half of falls happen 'at home' (clear the tripping hazards) Add grab bars in the bathroom Build a 'fall-proof body' with leg strength + vitamin D Review 'multiple medications', dizziness, and vision too 1. On ice, walk like ...