Your Physical Health
The recommended frequency of eyesight and hearing testing.
What is at least once a year?
The recommended footwear for indoors.
What is slippers with a rubber non-slip sole that tie up?
Where most falls happen.
What is in the household?
These common problems cause altered walking gait and lead to unsteadiness.
What is foot problems? Such as bunions, ingrown toe nails, plantar warts
The recommended practice when doing laundry.
What is taking multiple trips with small loads so you can see where you are going?
Recommended location of lighting in the bedroom.
What is within arms reach to turn on BEFORE getting out of bed (lamp or flashlight)
These Vision changes are associated with aging.
What is changes in depth perception, decreased night vision, and cataracts?
The recommended alterations to clothing to prevent falls.
What is eliminating baggy clothing and hemming pants so they are tighter around the ankles?
Recommended mats or rugs in the household.
What is mats or rugs that have a rubber backing, or are adhered to the floor?
The recommended amount of physical activity for seniors.
What is 30 minutes of walking, most days per week
Pet accessories to limit tripping hazard.
What is a bell or light on the collar to make them more noticeable?
Can be installed in the shower and by the toilet to help reduce falls.
What is grab bars?
Reason to stop exercising.
What is chest pain, trouble breathing, light headed, dizzy, balance issues, nausea, severe headache, vision changes
The number 1 way to make your activities more safe.
What is SLOW DOWN and take your time!
Location of handrails on stairways.
What is on both sides of the stairway?