Stanford PD Community Blog

Michael J. Fox was sitting in his Upper East Side office surrounded by Emmys and an Oscar — one he received not for his acting but for his Parkinson’s philanthropy. (“Humanitarian stuff,” he said nonchalantly.) He wore blue trousers and a T-shirt, and Adidas sneakers with no socks. His hair, years ago always perfect, was a bit disheveled, and he was in constant movement in his chair, a hallmark of the Parkinson’s disease that has defined half of his life.

This article in Consumer Reports shares 7 tips for safer stairs including 1) evaluate your handrails, 2) light your way, 3) reduce the risk of slips, 4) add a splash of color, 5) carry less up and down, 6) support your feet, and 7) clean carefully.