How to Check Outdoor Steps and Wa...

How to Check Outdoor Steps and Walkways for Fall Risk This Season

Senior Safety Advice by Esther C Kane CAPS, C.D.S.
Oct 13, 2026
09:28

Episode notes

Outdoor steps and walkways can develop hidden fall hazards as the seasons change.

In this episode, Senior Home Safety Specialist Robin Schiltz explains how older adults and family caregivers can check for uneven pavement, slippery leaves, loose steps, poor lighting, drainage problems, and other everyday risks. She also shares simple changes that can make getting in and out of the home safer and easier.

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