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If you weigh more than a towel, using one of these to support your weight can be very dangerous.
What is a towel rack?
These furry friends can get tangled up in our legs while walking, possibly causing a fall.
What are cats or dogs?
This substance causes the leaves to change color during this season
What is sugar?
A creamy, decadent food made from hard-boiled eggs, often served during the fall holidays,
What are deviled eggs?
It is a good idea to have these on both sides of the stairs and to always use them.
What are handrails?
You never want to have these going across the floor or it may cause you and others to trip.
What are electrical cords?
Drinking too much of this can make you light headed and dizzy and should be avoided.
What is alcohol?
These are the autumn months in the Northern Hemisphere.
What are September, October and November?
This is a tasty pie made from fruits that hang from trees, blended with cinnamon and sugar.
What is apple pie?
This is a handy item to have with you when you travel, to keep next to the bed, so you’ll always know where the closest light is.
What is a flashlight?
It's a good idea to have one of these at the top and the bottom of the stairs so you can turn the lights off.
What are light switches?
This gender is more than twice as likely to suffer a fracture from a fall.
What is a female?
Why? Because when women reach menopause, their bones lose density and become more brittle, causing osteoporosis.
What is the term used to describe the moon during fall when many crops would ripen all at once
What is the harvest moon?
A popular flavoring for coffee and baked goods in the fall, this warming spice is often ground and added to recipes.
What is cinnamon?
We should always talk to a therapist about proper use of this device.
What is a cane or walker?
As we get older we may need more light to brighten dark corners and outdoor areas, so we might want to put in these with higher watts.
What are light bulbs?
People over this age are four to five times more likely to be admitted to a long-term care facility after a fall.
What is age 75?
How many apples does it take to create one gallon of apple cider?
What is 36 apples?
This starchy root vegetable, with its distinctive orange flesh, is frequently roasted or mashed as a side dish during the autumn months.
What is a yam or sweet potato?
If you have a prescription for these, you need to wear them and keep them clean.
What are glasses?
We should always have non-skid strips in these to prevent falls.
What are bathtubs and showers?
If you take multiples of these and do not have them reviewed by a professional, you may be at a higher risk for falls.
What are medications and vitamin supplements?
This crop was historically used to remove freckles and cure snake bites
What are pumpkins?
This is a gourd that is famous for being baked into pies.
What is a pumpkin?
It is a good idea to have these in the bathroom because it makes it easier to get up.
What are grab bars?