Preventing Falls
Practical tools and home-safety solutions to help older adults move around more safely and confidently.
Falls can happen during everyday activities—from getting out of a chair to using the bathroom or moving around the home. The right safety equipment can reduce common hazards and provide additional support where it is needed most.
We’ve selected practical fall-prevention solutions designed to improve stability, support safer movement, and provide additional protection at home.
Explore Fall Prevention Solutions
There isn’t one solution that works for everyone. The right support depends on where fall risks occur—from getting up and sitting down to navigating the bathroom and moving around the home.
Affiliate Disclosure: Some links on this page are affiliate links, which means Roliber may receive a commission if you make a qualifying purchase through the link, at no additional cost to you. Our recommendations are based on the product’s intended purpose and relevance to the challenges discussed.
Fall Prevention Essentials
Practical products selected to help older adults improve stability, support safer movement, and reduce common fall risks at home.
Vive Stand Assist
A portable support rail designed to provide added stability when getting up from sofas, recliners, and other upholstered seating.
Best for: Older adults who need additional support when sitting down or standing up from a couch or chair.
Toilet Seat Riser with Arms
A raised toilet seat designed to make sitting down and standing up easier while providing sturdy arm supports for added stability.
Best for: Older adults who have difficulty lowering onto or rising from a standard-height toilet and need additional support in the bathroom.
Additional Fall Protection
When preventing a fall isn’t enough
Even with appropriate support and safety equipment, a fall can still happen. For older adults who live alone or may need help quickly after an emergency, a medical alert system can provide an additional layer of protection.
LifeFone Medical Alert System
A medical alert service that can provide access to emergency assistance when an older adult needs help, with fall-detection options available on eligible systems.
Best for: Older adults who live alone, are at higher risk of falling, or want an additional way to reach help in an emergency.
A Safer Home Starts With the Right Support
Fall prevention isn’t about eliminating every risk. It’s about identifying situations where additional stability, support, or access to help can make everyday activities safer.