Resources

Explore expert resources from Sara Sparks, PT, DPT, designed to help older adults and their families navigate aging safely and confidently at home. Browse practical guides on fall prevention, home safety, mobility, caregiver support, hospital recovery, and aging in place—all backed by clinical experience and written to provide clear, actionable advice you can use today.

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The Room In Your Parent's Home That Scares Me Most

It's not the stairs. Most people are surprised.

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"I'm Fine." The Four Words Families Hear the Most

If you've ever tried to talk with a parent about their safety, you've probably heard the same response:

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Coming Home From the Hospital: What Nobody Tells You About the First Week

The first week after a hospital stay is one of the most important—and most vulnerable—periods of recovery. Yet it's often the time when people receive the least support.

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Walker vs. Rollator: How to Know Which Mobility Device Is Actually Right for You

One of the first things I notice when I walk into a client's home isn't the furniture or the layout.

It's the walker sitting quietly in the corner...

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Five Minutes a Day That Could Change Everything: Three Simple Exercises to Improve Balance and Help Prevent Falls

If I could prescribe just one habit that would help most older adults stay independent longer, it wouldn't be an expensive piece of equipment or a complicated exercise program.

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