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What is a Towel Bar
If you weigh more than a towel, using one of these to support your weight, can be very dangerous.
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What is a Dog or Cat.
These furry friends can get tangled up in our feet and cause a fall.
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What is being in a hurry.
Doing this can cause you to walk
too fast and not notice cracks or steps. |
What is Tai Chi
This exercise can improve
your balance. |
What are hand/stair rails?
It is a good idea to have these on
both sides of the stairs and to always use them. |
What is Electrical Cords
You never want to have these across areas where you or others walk because they can cause you to trip
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What is Alcohol.
Drinking too much of this can make you light headed and dizzy and should be avoided.
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What is Rain or Snow.
Sidewalks and streets can
be slippery when it does this. |
What is getting out of bed.
We should always sit up, stretch and move our arms and legs
before doing this. |
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.
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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. |
What is a female.
This gender is more than twice as likely to suffer a fracture from a fall.
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What are Shoes and/or Slippers.
These should have a thin rubber
sole with a light tread and have a good fit. |
What is exercise
It’s a great way to stay fit as
we grow older keeping our muscles and bones strong and preventing falls. |
What is a cane or a walker?
We should always talk to a Therapist about proper use of this device.
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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.
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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. |
What is a brain.
This organ helps us focus
on what we’re doing, whether inside or out. |
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. |
What are glasses or hearing aids?
If you have a prescription for these, you need to wear them and keep them clean.
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What is the Bath Tub or Shower.
We should always have non-skid strips in these.
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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.
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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. |
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.
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What is a grab bar?
It is a good idea to have these
in the bathroom because it makes it easier to get up. |