Increasing foot and toe strength is a vital, proactive strategy for preventing falls in the aging population.

“first and foremost tow strength that is the single biggest predictor of falls in the elderly is a weakness of tow strength it really is”

Simple home safety modifications like decluttering and improving lighting are smart ideas that people should implement regardless of their age.

“Making sure your stairs are safe, adding lighting where there isn't lighting, decluttering your hallways. They're just smart ideas and they're honestly they're ones that that we should all be thinking about.”

Prioritizing fall prevention through small, manageable home adjustments is the most important step for successfully aging in place.

“The most important thing to do is to look at your home through the lens of fall prevention.”