Most people brace for ice in winter but think of fallen leaves as nothing more than yard work. In this episode, retired Occupational Therapist, Certified Aging in Place Specialist, and Dementia Care Specialist Esther Kane explains why a layer of wet, matted leaves can be nearly as slippery as ice — and why the bigger danger is what those leaves conceal underneath. She covers the specific spots around a home where wet leaves collect, how aging vision makes uneven ground harder to detect, how to tell a risky patch from a harmless one, and safer ways to handle raking and leaf removal. Visit SeniorSafetyAdvice.com for more senior safety tips and resources.