I wanted to share my experience with falls, in the hope that it may save even one person from what I have gone thru. I have broken both hips (5 years apart) while getting out of bed in the middle of the night. It can be a very dangerous activity. You're groggy from sleep, and many people take meds at night that make matters worse. We're not in propper footwear...for me it was socks the 1st time and barefoot the 2nd. Also, it's usually dark or dimly lit. I have learned a lesson the very hard way. Now, I walk myself to bed everynight on a walker and my feet don't touch the ground unless I'm holding on to it. If you don't have a walker, try a small chair bedside...anything you can grab hold of. Be careful folks! Best to all.