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Adapting Your Home for MS: Tips to Prevent Injuries and Boost Independence

MS may affect balance and coordination, which may increase the risk of tripping, falling, or injuring yourself.

Lauren Smith, MAAlexandra Schwarz, MD
Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Alexandra Schwarz, MD
Published on September 12, 2023

Multiple sclerosis (MS) can affect balance and coordination. This loss of balance may increase the risk of falls, according to Asaff Harel, MD, Neurologist at Lenox Hill Hospital, Northwell Health.

If reduced balance and coordination is a challenge for you, there are ways to modify your home to help reduce the risk of falls and injuries, such as by removing rugs, adding handrails, and tucking away cords.

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  • Asaff Harel, MDAsaff Harel, MD, is a Neurologist specializing in multiple sclerosis and related neuro-immunological conditions, serving as the Director of the Multiple Sclerosis Center at Lenox Hill Hospital, Northwell Health.

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    UpToDate. (2023). Patient education: Multiple sclerosis in adults (the basics).

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