Falls rarely happen because of one dramatic mistake. More often, they happen when ordinary moments line up the wrong way: a dim hallway, a loose rug, socks on a slick floor, a rushed trip down the stairs, or carrying too much at once. That is the useful frame behind the Washington Post article, “Here’s what an expert on accidental falls does every day to prevent them,” published on July 22, 2026. The article turns fall prevention into something practical and daily, rather tha