| Fall Hazards | Assertiveness | Exercise | Personal Action Planner | Proactive Behaviors |
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What is be proactive?
Think before you move.
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What is assertiveness?
This allows you control over your ability to stay safe.
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What are barriers that keep you from exercising?
It's too cold! My knee hurts! I don't have a car!
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What is inactivity?
This barrier reduces health, safety and independence.
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What are self motivating thoughts?
This activity opens doors to personal challenges.
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What are assistive devices?
Walkers, canes, walking sticks, someone's elbow
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What is positive thinking?
One way to reduce fears and obstacles to exercise.
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What is lower extremity strength?
This help you get out of a chair.
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What is be responsible for your actions?
I am in charge of my safety!
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What is regular exercise?
This activity prepares you for increased activity.
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What is low blood pressure?
This may affect your balance when you rise from sitting.
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What is talk to your doctor?
Talk to this person to keep them informed.
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What is balance?
This helps when standing on one foot.
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What is rest and sleep?
Supports motivation, energy and overall health.
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What is "Don't be afraid to call for help when you fall!"?
911!!!!!!
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What is Fall-ty Habits?
These behaviors increase the chances of falling.
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What is schedule yearly checkups?
I can't see the street sign!
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What is flexibility exercises?
These exercises improve ability to adjust balance.
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What is set goals?
These are important because we all have different abilities to improve.
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What is reduce fall risks?
Reduce $34 billion cost!
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What are fall hazards in the home?
Pets, electrical cords, wet tile
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What is find a supportive buddy?
Let's join a yoga class!
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What is Endurance?
These exercises help you to stay active longer.
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What is medications need to be taken routinely?
Set these by your recliner.
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What is cell phone?
Keep this in a pocket to be proactive.
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