Berger, a stroke survivor and author, described learning how to fall while in the rehabilitation center so when he fell at home, both he and his wife were less anxious. Learning to fall helped him protect himself and minimize the risk of injury, giving him a level of comfort that reduced his stress about falling.28 Education of family members while the patient is hospitalized about tasks of care, such as incontinence care, and transfers between bed and chair, will give the caregiver more confidence and reduce anxiety