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100
What is a Towel Bar
If you weigh more than a towel, using one of these to support your weight, can be very dangerous.
100
What is a Dog or Cat.
These furry friends can get tangled up in our feet and cause a fall.
100
What is being in a hurry.
Doing this can cause you to walk
too fast and not notice cracks
or steps.
100
What is Tai Chi
This exercise can improve
your balance.
100
What are hand/stair rails?
It is a good idea to have these on
both sides of the stairs and
to always use them.
200
What is Electrical Cords
You never want to have these across areas where you or others walk because they can cause you to trip
200
What is Alcohol.
Drinking too much of this can make you light headed and dizzy and should be avoided.
200
What is Rain or Snow.
Sidewalks and streets can
be slippery when it does
this.
200
What is getting out of bed.
We should always sit up, stretch and move our arms and legs
before doing this.
200
What is a Flashlight?
This is a handy item to have with you when you travel, to keep next to the bed, so you’ll always know where the closest light is.
300
What is a Light Switch
It is a good idea to have
one of these at both the
top and the bottom of the stairs
so you can turn the light on
or off from the top or bottom.
300
What is a female.
This gender is more than twice as likely to suffer a fracture from a fall.
300
What are Shoes and/or Slippers.
These should have a thin rubber
sole with a light tread and have a good fit.
300
What is exercise
It’s a great way to stay fit as
we grow older keeping our
muscles and bones strong and preventing falls.
300
What is a cane or a walker?
We should always talk to a Therapist about proper use of this device.
400
What are light bulbs
As we get older we may need more light to brighten dark corners and outdoor areas, so we might want to put in these with higher watts.
400
What is Age 75.
People over this age are
four to five times more likely to
be admitted to a long-term
care facility after a fall.
400
What is a brain.
This organ helps us focus
on what we’re doing, whether
inside or out.
400
What is picking up our feet and walking heel-toe.
Dragging our feet when we walk
can cause a stumble so it
is important to do this as we walk.
400
What are glasses or hearing aids?
If you have a prescription for these, you need to wear them and keep them clean.
500
What is the Bath Tub or Shower.
We should always have non-skid strips in these.
500
What are Medications.
If you take multiples of these and do not have them reviewed by a professional, you may be at a higher risk.
500
What is carrying items.
We should never block our
view of our feet when walking
so we need to be careful when
we do this.
500
What is water?
Dehydration can cause light-headedness and dizziness, so we have to remember to drink plenty of this especially when exercising or outside on a hot day.
500
What is a grab bar?
It is a good idea to have these
in the bathroom because it makes it
easier to get up.






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