Fall Prevention
September Facts
Potpourri
100

You never want to have these across areas where you or others walk because they can cause you to trip.

electrical cords

100

What popular sport begins in September 

College Football

100

What geometric shape is generally used for stop signs?

Octagon

200

This gender is more than twice as likely to suffer a fracture from a fall.

female

200

Who sings the popular "September" song

Earth, wind and fire

200

Which animal can be seen on the Porsche logo?

horse

300

We should always sit up, stretch and move our arms and legs before doing this.

getting up to walk or getting out of bed

300

What fruit comes into season for picking this month?

Apples

300

What is the name of the largest ocean on earth?

Pacific Ocean

400

People over this age are four to five times more likely to be admitted to a long-term care facility after a fall.

75

400

What two zodiac signs fall into September?

Virgo and Libra

400

Which country consumes the most chocolate per capita?

Switzerland

500

  These items which are commonly found in homes should be “thrown” out as they can cause falls.

throw rugs

500

What date starts the season of fall?

September 22

500

 What was the first toy to be advertised on television?

 Mr Potato Head from Toy Story