Home Hazards
Medications
Exercise & Balance
Vision & Footwear
Fall Prevention Basics
100
This common loose floor item is a major tripping hazard in apartments and should be removed or secured.
What is a rug?
100
Taking this number or more of medications increases the risk of falls.
What is four or more?
100
Regular exercise improves this important physical skill that helps prevent falls.
What is balance
100
You should have these checked at least once a year to reduce fall risk.
What are your eyes or vision?
100
The age group most at risk for falls.
What are people 65 and older?
200
You should ensure this area between rooms in your apartment has clear walkways and proper lighting to prevent falls.
What is the living area or apartment entryway?
200
These medications for sleep can cause drowsiness and confusion.
What is sedatives or sleeping pills?
200
This gentle exercise, like moving your arms and legs slowly, helps improve balance and strength.
What is stretching?
200
These types of footwear can cause slips and trips and should be avoided.
What is slippers without grips?
200
This device helps with stability and can prevent falls while walking.
What is a cane or walker?
300
Installing or using this bathroom safety feature can prevent slips in the shower or when using the toilet.
What is a grab bar?
300
You should always ask your doctor about these potential side effects of medications.
What is dizziness or drowsiness?
300
Strengthening these lower body parts can improve walking and reduce fall risk.
What are the legs (or muscles)?
300
Glasses with this feature can make depth perception tricky for walking.
What is bifocals?
300
You should do this before getting out of bed to avoid dizziness.
What is sitting at the edge for a few seconds?
400
This type of furniture with wheels or unsteady legs can move unexpectedly when leaned on, increasing the risk of falls.
What is a rolling chair or an unsteady table?
400
This health professional can review your meds to reduce fall risk.
What is a pharmacist?
400
This professional can create a customized balance training program.
What is a physical therapist?
400
These should be worn at home to prevent slipping, even indoors.
What are non-slip shoes or socks?
400
This type of emergency alert system can help if you fall and can't get up.
What is an alert button?
500
True or false: Using furniture to help you walk instead of a walker or cane can lead to a fall.
What is true?
500
These drugs, used to lower blood pressure can cause sudden falls when standing up.
What is antihypertensives?
500
You should do this kind of exercise regularly to maintain bone strength and reduce injury risk from falls.
What is weight-bearing exercise?
500
A sudden change in this sense should be reported to your doctor.
What is vision?
500
The first step in fall prevention is to do this with your doctor.
What is a fall risk assessment?