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Parkinson’s/Parkinsonism + stroke — gait freezing, fall prevention, and med timing (Advanced)

Advanced course for elderly comorbidity Parkinsonism: freezing of gait strategies, safe cueing, fall prevention, and medication timing questions

Cross-cuttingCaregiver, SurvivorAdvanced20 minPlain (6–8)

Educational only

Educational only — not medical advice.

What you'll learn

  • Recognize freezing of gait and common triggers
  • Use safe cueing strategies (visual/auditory) to restart movement
  • Reduce fall risk with home and walking rules
  • Prepare questions about medication timing and therapy referrals

Practice check

Check your understanding

A few untimed questions. Pick an answer to see instant feedback, then continue to the next lesson.

0 of 3 answered

Question 1

1. Freezing of gait can increase falls risk and needs a safety plan.

Question 2

2. A safe cue is…

Question 3

3. A best practice is…