Going barefoot increases risk of falls at home

Medicalnewstoday.com
June 24, 2010

Going barefoot may increase the risk of falls in the elderly. A study found that older people who went barefoot, or wore slippers or socks with no shoes when at home were more likely to suffer serious injuries as a result of a fall.

See article here: Going barefoot in home may contribute to elderly falls according to Institute for Aging research study