The Person
One food that is high in calcium
What is...
Milk
Cheese
Yogurt
Almonds
Beans
Leafy greens
When standing up from sitting, you put your nose over your _____.
What are your toes?
Having this beside the bed is important for when you need to get up in the dark.
Walk like this animal when it is icy.
What is a penguin?
Two foods that are high in protein
What are...
Meat
Milk
Cheese
Yogurt
Fish
Eggs
Chickpeas and beans
Avocado
Nuts
The first step before sitting down on your walker
What is...
Pushing it up against something sturdy
OR...
Locking the brakes
One environmental hazard that can lead to a fall
What is...
Clutter
Loose rugs
Cords
Pets
Toys
Newspaper or magazines
Uneven surfaces
One tip for walking like a penguin.
What is...
Walking flat-footed
Walking with knees slightly bent
Pointing feet slightly outward
Keeping centre of gravity over feet
Taking small steps
Keeping hands out of pockets
Watching where you're stepping
The muscles you need to engage when doing strength and balance exercises
What are your core muscles?
One tip for moving from sitting to standing
Pushing up on the armrests of the chair
Not pulling on the walker
Sitting toward the front edge of the chair
Putting feet directly under hips
One important step when getting in or out of a car
What is...
Having your walker nearby
Moving the seat backward and reclining it a bit
Using adaptive equipment (leg lifter, swivel cushion/garbage bag, handle)
Placing your hands on the seat/dashboard, NOT the car door
One of the four Ps
Pacing
Planning
Prioritizing
Positioning
One core exercise
Twists
Side Bends
Leg lifts
Marching
One core exercise
Twists
Side bends
Leg Lifts
Marches
A good pair of shoes has this. (name one)
What is...
Grip
No high heel
A sole with some bounce
Rounded corners
Ankle support
An example of positioning your body to avoid fatigue.
What is...
Keeping a straight back
Avoiding too much bending and reaching
Sitting down when doing tasks
Positioning yourself in a comfortable way
Gathering your materials before starting a task
What to do if you've fallen and can't get up
What is...
Make as much noise as I can
Use my call bell
Move my joints so I don't get stiff
One tip for safe walker use
What is...
Walking IN your walker
Looking ahead of you
Putting it against a solid surface before sitting down on it
Engaging brakes when going down a hill
Standing straight up
A tip to go from lying down to sitting up in bed
What is...
Bending your legs and swing your feet to the floor, while pushing your body upwards with your arms.
OR
Using my bedrail
What are...
Pacing
Planning
Prioritizing
Positioning