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If you weigh more than a towel, using one of these to support your weight, can be very dangerous
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 something in your way
What is being in a hurry or being rushed?
After standing, you should do this briefly before beginning to walk.
What is pause and regain your balance?
This is a handy item to have keep next to the bed, so it’ll never be completely dark in the room?
What is a bedside lamp?
You never want to have these across areas where you or others walk because they can cause you to trip.
What are Electrical Cords?
Drinking too much of this can make you light headed and dizzy and should be avoided with most medications.
What is Alcohol ?
Sidewalks and streets can be slippery when it does this.
What is Rain or snow?
It’s a great way to stay fit as we grow older keeping our muscles and bones strong and preventing falls.
What is Exercise ?
Before using a walker, check that the rubber tips, wheels, and these devices are working properly.
What are brakes?
Low lighting or no lighting in rooms can lead to?
What are falls or injuries
This gender is more than twice as likely to suffer a fracture from a fall.
What is a Female ?
These should have a thin rubber sole with a light tread and have a good fit.
What are Shoes and/or slippers?
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.
What are Glasses and or hearing aides?
Frequently used household items should be stored at this height to prevent bending or climbing.
What is between waist and shoulder height?
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 Age 75 ?
If there are throw rugs laying around a room, what should be done?
What is remove them/educate the resident on the risks of falls?
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.
What is Water ?
This can be placed along the edge of steps to make them easier to see.
What is brightly colored tape?
We should always have non-skid strips in these.
What is a Bath Tub or Shower?
Some prescriptions may cause dizziness or sleepiness, so these should be reviewed with a doctor or pharmacist.
What are Medications?
We should never block our view of our feet when walking so we need to be careful when we do this.
What is Carrying Items ?
It is a good idea to have these on both sides of the toilet and shower and to always use them.
What are Grab Bars?
These items which are commonly found in homes should be “thrown” out as they can cause falls.
What are Throw Rugs ?