Home sweet home
Risk factors
Put your left foot out
Let's get physical!!!
Left to our own devices
100
If you weigh more than a towel, using one of these to support your weight, can be very dangerous.
What is a towel bar?
100
These furry friends can get tangled up in our feet! Be aware of this.
What is a dog or cat?
100
Doing this can cause you to not notice cracks or steps on your path.
What is being in a hurry or rushing
100
This type of exercise can help reduce the risk of falls
What is weight bearing exercise, specific balance exercises and or Tai-Chi?
100
It is a good idea to have these on both sides of the stairs and to always use them.
What are stair rails?
200
You never want to have these across the areas where you or others walk because they can cause you to trip.
What are electrical cords?
200
This can become a tripping hazard when it slides or rolls underfoot
What is a rug?
200
Sidewalks and streets can be slippery when this happens
What is rain or snow?
200
Doing this exercise daily will make it easier to stand up.
What is sit to stand
200
This is a handy item to have with you when you travel or to keep next to the bed, so you can see where you're walking at night
What is a flash light or night light?
300
Turn this on when walking up or down the stairs, especially during the evening times.
What is a light switch?
300
This gender is more than twice as likely to suffer a fracture from a fall.
What is a female?
300
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!! These should have a thin rubber sole with a light tread and have a good fit.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!! What are shoes and or slippers?
300
Using this equipment can help build strength when exercising.
What are hand weights
300
Double jeopardy! We should always speak with therapists about proper use of this device
What is A cane or walker?
400
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?
400
People over this age are 4 to 5 times more likely to be admitted to a long-term care facility after a fall
What is age 75?
400
Marking or removing these can increase safety when walking through a doorway
What are raised thresholds?
400
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?
400
If you have a prescription for these, you need to wear them and keep them clean to see and hear clearly
What are glasses and or hearing aids?
500
We should always have nonskid strips in these.
What is a bathtub or shower?
500
Taking these without being prescribed or reviewed by a professional can cause side effects that increase your risk of falling.
What are prescription medications?
500
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?
500
Dehydration can cause lightheartedness and dizziness, so we have to remember to drink plenty of this, especially when exercising or on a hot day.
What is water?
500
It is a good idea to have these in the bathroom for upper-body support, especially if one has difficulty mantaining balance
What is a grab bar?