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?
Doing this can cause you to walk too fast and not notice cracks 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 on both sides of the stairs and to always use them.
What are and or stair rails?
Sidewalks and streets can be slippery when it does this.
What is rain or snow?
We should always set up, stretch and move our arms and legs before doing this in the morning.
What is getting out of bed?
Turn this on when walking up or down the stairs, especially during the evening times.
What is A light switch?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!! These should have a thin rubber soul with a light tread and have a good fit.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!! What are shoes and or slippers?
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 talked with therapist about proper use of this device
What is A cane or walker?
It is important to have these fastened to the walls in the stairwell for support and to better avoid falls on the stairs
what is a handrail?
This organ helps us focus on what we're doing, whether inside or out.
What is our brain?
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?
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?
We should always have nonskid strips in these.
What is a bathtub or shower?
We should never block our view of our feet when walking so we need to be careful when we do this.
What is what is carrying items?
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?
It is a good idea to have these in the bathroom because it makes it easier to get up.
What is A grab bar?