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Having this at your bedside or throughout your home can help prevent falls at night
What is a light, flashlight or nightlights?
If fitted at the incorrect height, these can cause you to fall
What are canes and walkers?
This is the most popular drink in the U.S. during the fall
What is a pumpkin spice latte?
These therapists can help prevent falls in your apartment
Who are physical, occupational and speech therapists
Every ___ minutes, adults over 65 are hospitalized for a fall
What is every 10 minutes!
Having these installed on your shower or bathtub will help prevent falls
What are non-skid strips or mats?
It's a good idea to have these in the bathroom for upper body support and maintaining balance
What are grab bars?
This holiday is celebrated by both Americans and Canadians on different days
What is Thanksgiving?
These therapists can test your strength, balance and flexibility and help you recover after an injury
Who are physical and occupational therapists?
What is false?
Having these throughout your home can cause tripping and falls
What are throw rugs and rugs?
Before you transfer from your wheelchair, you should always make sure this is done first
What is locking your brakes?
The month that has the last day of fall in it
What is December?
This therapist helps you problem solve, see where accidents can occur, and help you establish a plan to remember daily events and to take meds
Who is a speech therapist?
Dragging your feet can cause you to stumble, so it's important to do this when we walk:
What is picking up your feet and walking heel to toe?
The room in which most falls occur
What is the bathroom?
This will help prevent falls when you have difficulty reaching for something
What is a reacher?
This vegetable was originally used to carve jack-o-lanterns
What are turnips?
This therapist can help you with becoming more independent with bathing and dressing, and identifying risks in your kitchen and bathroom.
Who is an occupational therapist?
Engaging in this every day will help prevent falls
What is exercise or weight bearing exercises?
You should always make sure you have these installed when going up and down stairs
What are hand rails?
This can help prevent falls if you have difficulty putting socks on; it prevents you from bending over
What is a sock donner?
This is the most liked side dish at Thanksgiving in the U.S., ranking no. 1 in 43 states
What is stuffing?
This therapist can develop an exercise plan for you to perform at home, as well as recommend adaptive equipment to help with walking, reaching or bending
Who is a physical therapist?
You should have these reviewed every year to ensure there are no side effects that can cause falls
What is a medication and supplement review?