Practical help for families worried about a fall
Short, plain guides on making a parent’s home safer, bringing the subject up without a fight, and knowing what the alternatives really cost. Every figure has a source.
Written by the Liacare team from CDC, National Institute on Aging and other public sources · How we check facts
How to prevent an elderly parent from falling at night
Light the route, slow the stand-up, clear the floor — and what the evidence can and cannot promise.
Read the guide → Free · printableHome safety checklist for seniors: 20 checks, room by room
Twenty fall hazards and their fixes, adapted from the CDC’s own list. Free to read; the printable PDF comes by email.
Read the guide → Options, comparedMedical alert alternatives: 5 options, compared honestly
Why the pendant ends up in a drawer, and five alternatives measured against the same yardstick. Ours included.
Read the guide → The conversationHow to talk to an elderly parent about falls and accepting help
Opening lines that work better than “you have to be more careful”, and what to do when the answer is no.
Read the guide → No jargonCamera or radar to monitor an elderly parent
What a camera sees, what a radar sensor measures, what each one misses, and the questions to ask about both.
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