Home Safety
Footwear & Clothing
Exercise
Equipment & Aids
Miscellaneous (Thanksgiving edition)
100
Install these in tubs and showers to prevent slipping and increase balance/grip.
What are grab bars?
100
These shoes are safest — they fit well, have low heels, and good traction. .
What are well-fitting, non-slip shoes?
100
Seated Marches
2 sets of 10
100
This simple walking aid has four small legs or wheels and helps with balance and stability.
What is a walker?
100
This hand-crafted decoration, often traced with crayons by grandchildren, turns your palm into a festive bird.
What is a hand turkey?
200
These on stairs or in hallways help you keep your balance.
What are handrails?
200
These soft shoes can be cozy but may cause slips if they’re loose or worn out.
What are slippers?
200
Bicep Curls
3x10
200
This handheld device can help you reach something on a high shelf without stretching.
What is a reacher or grabber?
200
This beloved 1965 TV special features a certain round-headed kid trying to put together a Thanksgiving meal of toast, popcorn, and jelly beans.
What is A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving?
300
These common floor decorations should be removed to prevent tripping.
What are throw rugs?
300
Pants that are too long and drag on the floor can cause this accident.
What is a trip or a fall?
300
Shoulder Shrugs
2 sets of 10
300
Many use this small plastic pill container marked with the days of the week.
What is a pill organizer?
300
Before turkeys took over the holiday spotlight, many American families in the early 1900s enjoyed this large bird—often served roasted or boiled.
What is a goose?
400
Good lighting in hallways and rooms helps you see this clearly.
What are obstacles or tripping hazards?
400
These special socks have rubber grips on the bottom to prevent slipping on smooth floors.
What are non-slip socks?
400
Ankle Pumps
3 sets of 10
400
This sturdy seat is placed in the shower to make bathing safer and easier.
What is a shower chair? 
400
Created in 1924, this famous parade originally featured live animals from the Central Park Zoo before giant balloons stole the show.
What is the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?
500
Rearranging furniture can help create this, which reduces fall risk.
What is a clear walking path?
500
Instead of walking barefoot or in socks, wearing these indoors helps prevent falls
What are supportive shoes or house shoes?
500
Forward Leans
1 set of 15
500
This small electronic device worn around the neck can call for help in an emergency — “I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!”
What is a medical alert button or life alert?
500
This term described the Friday after Thanksgiving for police officers dealing with heavy city traffic from holiday shoppers.
What is Black Friday?