Risk Factors
While walking I can lose this if I am not paying attention
What is balance?
Place these on your face to see things clearly.
What is wearing my glasses?
This beloved friend can get tangled up in our feet and cause a fall.
What is a dog or cat?
If I take multiples of these and do not have them reviewed by a professional, it may increase by risk of falls.
What are medications?
I should always call this person after a fall.
What is my primary care physician?
Having something to hold onto in the shower and tub
What is grab bar?
This body part helps me know where my head is in relation to my body and which way my body is moving
What is my inner ear?
Never have these across areas where you or others walk.
What are electrical cords
What is:
- Diabetes
- COPD
- Arthritis
I should always have these one when walking around.
What are hard soled shoes or non-skid socks?
What is unsafe clothing?
I should participate in physical activity for this much during the day to reduce my risk for falling.
What is 30 minutes?
What are hand rails?
I should make yearly appointments with these two specialist to ensure everything is up to date.
What is Audiologist and Ophthalmologist?
This can occur at any age regardless of my physical ability.
What is a fall?
Falling regardless of your age is always this
What are warning signs?
This person can create an exercise program aimed to improve my balance, flexibility, muscle strength, and walking ability.
What is physical therapist?
Poor this can hide potential obstacles in my hallway, bedroom and bathroom.
What is lighting?
What are side effects?
A sturdy plastic seat that makes getting into and out of the tub easier.
Double Jeopardy: Aside from the seat, these are other items that prevent me from falling in the shower/tub area.
What is a tub transfer bench.
Double Jeopardy: tub transfer bench, grab bar, handheld shower, shower seat.
Low vision, arthritis, stroke, Parkinson, and dizziness are all types of this risk factor.
What is Health risk factors?
This is a type of exercises I can complete to improve my balance
What is Tai Chi
I should not have these anywhere in my house.
What are throw rugs?
I should take this at the same time every day.
What is my blood pressure?
What is Life Alert? or What is personal medical alarm?