In this episode of the Daily Senior Safety Advice Podcast, host Esther Kane — a retired Occupational Therapist, Certified Aging in Place Specialist, and Dementia Care Specialist — tackles one of the most common yet underappreciated safety challenges facing older adults: chronic pain at home. Esther walks listeners through the real connection between daily pain and fall risk, then offers concrete, room-by-room strategies for making the home environment safer and more comfortable. From bedroom height and grab bars to adaptive equipment and the often-overlooked impact of pain medications on balance, this episode is packed with practical OT-informed guidance. Esther also addresses the emotional toll of chronic pain and the importance of caregiver awareness when pain is invisible. Whether you're managing pain yourself or supporting a loved one who is, ...