I've fallen all too many times. Backwards, forwards, sideways, off of stepstools, on ice, indoors, outdoors, on stairs. It's one reason I use a wheelchair even though I "can" walk (I can't walk very far and there are times when can I hardly walk at all).

I try very hard not to fall. I've had too many broken bones and don't want any more.

A surface can suddenly get "slippery" on me. Actually its a sudden loss of muscle control on my part but for a long time I blamed the floor or whatever it was I fell on. I usually go down so fast that there's no time to grab hold of anything.

Shoes that provide enough support are essential.

Staying rested and not allowing myself to think about too many things at once--those are important too.

Making sure I can see and hear as well as possible is also a big help.

I try not to go out when it's icy out or too cold or too hot, and if I do have to go out at those times, I am very very careful.