Understanding Falls

Why does my parent with Parkinson's keep falling?

If you're watching your mum or dad fall again and again, you're not alone. Understanding what's happening in their body is the first step toward helping them stay safe.

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February 2025
Practical Guide

What to do when someone with Parkinson's freezes

Freezing of gait is terrifying to witness. Their feet are glued to the floor, but their body keeps going. Here's exactly what to do, step by step.

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February 2025
Home Safety

Nighttime falls and Parkinson's: keeping safe after dark

The hours between midnight and dawn are when people with Parkinson's are most vulnerable. Here's why, and what you can do tonight to make things safer.

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February 2025
Interactive Checklist

The complete home safety checklist for Parkinson's

A practical, room-by-room checklist you can click through or print. Track your progress as you make your home safer.

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February 2025
Equipment Guide

Best walking aids for Parkinson's disease

From canes and rollators to laser walkers and U-Step devices — a practical guide to choosing the right walking aid.

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February 2025
Exercise Guide

Parkinson's balance exercises you can do at home

Simple, evidence-based balance and strength exercises for all ability levels, with step-by-step caregiver guidance.

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February 2025
Medication & Falls

How to prevent falls during levodopa off periods

Why medication wearing-off is the most dangerous time for falls, and practical strategies to stay safe during off periods.

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February 2025
Mental Health

Fear of falling in Parkinson's: breaking the cycle

How fear of falling creates a vicious cycle that increases fall risk, and evidence-based strategies to break free.

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February 2025
Treatment

Deep brain stimulation and fall risk

What families should know about DBS and its effects on balance, gait, and fall risk in Parkinson's disease.

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February 2025
Caregiver Guide

Caregiver's guide to Parkinson's medication timing

Why medication timing matters so much for fall prevention, and practical strategies to optimize your loved one's dosing schedule.

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February 2025