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Left To Our Own Devices
100

If you weigh more than a towel, using one of these to support your weight, can be very dangerous.

What is a towel rack/bar?

100

These furry friends can get tangled up in our feet and cause a fall.

What is a dog or cat?

100
Doing this can cause you to walk too fast and not notice cracks or steps.
What is being in a hurry?
100

This exercise can improve your balance.

What is Tai-Chi?

100

It is a good idea to have these on both sides of the stairs and to always use them.

What are stair rails?

200
You never want to have these across the areas were you or others walk because they can cause you to trip.
What are electrical cords?
200
Drinking too much of this can make you lightheaded and dizzy and should be avoided.
What is alcohol?
200

Sidewalks and streets can be slippery when it does this.

What is rain or snow?

200

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

What is getting out of bed?

200
This is a handy item to have with you when you travel or to keep next to the bed, so you will always know where the closest light is.
What is A flash light or night light?
300

It is a good idea to have one of these at both the top and the bottom of the stairs so you can turn the light on or off from the top or the bottom of the stairs.

What is A light switch?

300
This gender is more than twice as likely to suffer a fracture from a fall.
What is A female?
300

DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!! These should have a thin rubber soul with a light tread and have a good fit.

DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!! What are shoes and or slippers?

300

It's a great way to stay fit as we grow older keeping our muscles and bones strong and preventing Falls.

What is exercise?

300

Double Jeopardy! We should always talk with therapist about proper use of this assistive device

Double Jeopardy! What is A cane or walker?

400
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 lightbulbs?
400
People over this age are 4 to 5 times more likely to be admitted to a long-term care facility after a fall
What is age 75?
400

This Organ helps us focus on what we're doing, whether inside or out.

What is our brain?

400

Dragging our feet when we walk can cause a stumble so it is important to do this as we walk.

What is picking up our feet and walking heel toe?

400
If you have a prescription for these, you need to wear them and keep them clean to see And hear the best you can.
What are glasses and or hearing aids?
500
We should always have nonskid strips in these.
What is a bathtub or shower?
500
If you take multiples of these and don't have them reviewed by a professional, you may be at a higher risk for falls.
What are medications?
500

We should never block our view of our feet when walking so we need to be careful when we do this.

What is is carrying items?

500

Dehydration can cause lightheadedness and dizziness, so we have to remember to drink plenty of this especially when exercising or outside on a hot day.

What is water?

500

It is a good idea to have these in the bathroom because it makes it easier to get up.

What is a grab bar?