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If you weigh more than a towel, using one of these to support your weight, can be very dangerous.
What is a towel bar?
These furry friends can get tangled up in our feet and cause a fall.
What is a dog or cat?
You can add a bell to help you hear them!
Doing this can cause you to walk too fast and not notice obstacles or steps.
What is being in a hurry or rushing
What types of exercise can help improve balance?
What is weight bearing exercise, specific balance exercises and or Tai-Chi?
single leg stance, tandem stand
It is a good idea to have these in the bathroom because it makes it easier to get up.
What is A grab bar?
What posture should you use while walking?
What is upright posture. Never let your walker get ahead of you!
Dragging our feet when we walk can cause a stumble so it is important to do this as we walk.
What is picking up our feet and walking heel toe?
This is a handy item to keep next to the bed, so you will always know where the closest light is.
What is A flash light or night light?
Turn this on when walking and transferring, especially during the evening times.
What is A light switch?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!! These should have a good tread and have a good fit.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!! What are shoes and or slippers/grip socks?
This is a great way to stay fit while maintaining muscle and bone strength as you age
What is exercise?
Double jeopardy! We should always talk with therapist about proper use of this device
What is A cane or walker?
We should always have nonskid strips in these.
What is a bathtub or shower?
You should always do this before standing up from a wheelchair?
What is lock your breaks?
Dehydration can cause lightheadedness and dizziness, so we have to remember to drink plenty of this especially when exercising or outside on a hot day.
What is water?
If you have a prescription for these, you need to wear them and keep them clean to see And hear the best you can.
What are glasses and or hearing aids?