Fall Prevention

Risk Factors

100

While walking I can lose this if I am not paying attention 

What is balance?

200

Having something to hold onto in the shower and tub

What is grab bar?

300

Flip-flops, long pants that hang over feet, long sleeves that dangle past wrist, and loose clothing. 

What is unsafe clothing?

400

Falling regardless of your age is always this

What are warning signs?

500

Low vision, arthritis, stroke, Parkinson, and dizziness are all types of this risk factor.

What is Health risk factors?

Staying Active and Balanced

100

Place these on your face to see things clearly.

What is wearing my glasses?

200

This body part helps me know where my head is in relation to my body and which way my body is moving

What is my inner ear?

300

I should participate in physical activity for this much during the day to reduce my risk for falling.

What is 30 minutes?

400

This person can create an exercise program aimed to improve my balance, flexibility, muscle strength, and walking ability.

What is physical therapist?

500

This is a type of exercises I can complete to improve my balance 

What is Tai Chi 

Safe Home

100

This beloved friend can get tangled up in our feet and cause a fall.

What is a dog or cat?

200

Never have these across areas where you or others walk.

What are electrical cords

300

It is a good idea to have these in your home where you have steps. 

What are hand rails?

400

Poor this can hide potential obstacles in my hallway, bedroom and bathroom.

What is lighting?

500

I should not have these anywhere in my house.

What are throw rugs?

Manage my Health

100

If I take multiples of these and do not have them reviewed by a professional, it may increase by risk of falls.

What are medications?

200

A pre-existing or new medical condition can increase my risk to slip and fall. 

What is: 

- Diabetes  

- COPD

- Arthritis

300

I should make yearly appointments with these two specialist to ensure everything is up to date. 

What is Audiologist and Ophthalmologist?

400

This part of my medications could cause me to fall.

What are side effects?

500

I should take this at the same time every day.

What is my blood pressure?

Help, Help, I have fallen...

100

I should always call this person after a fall.

What is my primary care physician?

200

I should always have these one when walking around. 

What are hard soled shoes or non-skid socks? 

300

This can occur at any age regardless of my physical ability.

What is a fall?

400

A sturdy plastic seat that makes getting into and out of the tub easier. 

Double Jeopardy: Aside from the seat, these are other items that prevent me from falling in the shower/tub area.

What is a tub transfer bench.  

Double Jeopardy: tub transfer bench, grab bar, handheld shower, shower seat. 

500

The phrase that this category is named for comes from this commercial in the 1980-1990s

What is Life Alert? or What is personal medical alarm?