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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 bar?
100
Drinking too much of this can make you light headed and dizzy, and should be avoided
What is alcohol?
100
Sidewalks and streets can be slippery when it does this
What is rain or snow?
100
This is a great way to stay fit as we grow older, keeping our muscles and bones strong to prevent falls
What is exercise?
100
Having these in the bathroom can make it easier to get up
What are grab bars?
200
These furry friends can get tangled up in our feet and cause a fall.
What is a dog or cat?
200
1 in 4 Americans in this age group will fall each year
What are the ages 65 years and older?
200
Wearing an old, flimsy pair of these around the house can increase the chance of a fall
What are slippers?
200
This type of exercise can help you relax, while also helping you become more flexible
What is yoga?
200
These should be removed from the home or secured to the ground with tape
What are throw rugs?
300
It is a good idea to have one of these at both the top and the bottom of the stairs so you can see better.
What is a light switch?
300
If you take multiple of these and do not have them reviewed by a professional, you may be at a higher risk for falls
What is medication?
300
These should have a thin rubber sole with a light tread and have a good fit
What are shoes?
300
Needing to use your arms to help you stand up may indicate the muscles in this part of the body are weak
What are legs?
300
It is a good idea to have these on both sides when moving up and down levels within your home
What are hand/stair rails?
400
We should always have non-skid strips in these.
What is a bath tub or shower?
400
Doing this can cause you to walk too fast and not notice cracks or steps
What is being in a hurry?
400
If we have one of these, we should use it when ambulating
What is a cane or walker?
400
If you cannot maintain this during the functional reach test, you could be at an increased risk for falls.
What is balance?
400
These are helpful to have in the bedroom and around the house in case you get up in the middle of the night
What are night lights?
500
You never want to have these across areas where you or others walk because they can cause you to trip
What are electrical cords?
500
If you feel dizzy after trying to sit or stand up, you may be experiencing this
What is orthostatic hypotension?
500
We should never block our view of our feet when walking, so we need to be careful when we do this
What is carrying objects?
500
We should always sit up, stretch and move our arms and legs before doing this
What is getting out of bed?
500
If you have a prescription for these, it is important to wear them and keep them clean
What are glasses or hearing aides?