ModuleDraftFalls

Mobility and fall prevention at home

Room-by-room home fall-prevention module with safer routines, urgent post-fall red flags, mini-quiz, and hazard-bingo game.

Recovery & RehabCaregiver, SurvivorIntro10 minPlain (6–8)

Educational only

Educational only — follow PT/OT guidance for your situation.

Get help now

If a fall causes head injury symptoms, severe pain, or new stroke-like symptoms, seek urgent care / call emergency services.

Key takeaways

  • Identify common home fall risks
  • Complete a room-by-room safety scan
  • Know when to call for urgent medical help after a fall

Why falls happen after stroke

  • Weakness
  • Balance
  • Vision/neglect
  • Fatigue

Room-by-room safety scan

  • Entryways
  • Bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Bedroom
  • Stairs

Safe routines

  • Stand up slowly
  • Use assistive devices as trained
  • Keep pathways clear

After a fall

  • Head injury signs
  • Severe pain
  • New weakness/speech trouble

Practice check

What you’ll practice

These questions are untimed. After you answer all of them, you’ll see your score and a clear next lesson or reference step.

0 of 1 answered

Question 1

1. Which room is a common high-risk area for falls?

References

  1. Tier 1
    AHA/ASA Stroke Rehabilitation & Recovery Guideline (2016)