Falls in the elderly are linked to increasing morbidity, mortality, disability, and health care consumption, as well as loss of dignity and autonomy. Patient falls are an ongoing problem in acute care hospitals. One intrinsic factor commonly associated with patient falls includes the need for increased mobility for elimination.The Patla and Shumway-Cook's framework will be used as the theoretical framework. The purpose of this study will be to determine if there is a difference in fall rates among two groups of elderly patients receiving increased diuretics. Of the two groups, one will wear treaded slipper socks and one will not. The design is descriptive comparative. The study will be conducted in two community hospitals settings in the Midwest. The sample will consist of patients admitted to the acute care hospital who are receiving increased diuretics. The anticipated sample is 150 patients from each hospital over a six month period. The sample will be divided into two groups, half wearing the treaded slipper socks and half not. Informed consent will be obtained after explaining the purpose of the study and risks and benefits of the study to the patients. Permission will be sought from Ball State University and participating institutions. All data will be anonymous. This study is significant because findings will provide information about the benefits of treaded slipper socks to prevent falls in acute care hospitals.