Home Sweet Home
If you weigh more than a towel, using one of these to support your weight, can be very dangerous.
What is a towel bar?
These furry friends can get tangled up in our feet and cause a fall.
What is a Dog or Cat?
Sidewalks and streets can
be slippery when it does
this.
What is Rain or snow?
We should always sit up, stretch and move our arms and legs
before doing this.
What is Getting out of Bed ?
This is a handy item to have with you when you travel, to keep next to the bed, so you’ll always know where the closest light is.
What is a Flashlight ?
You never want to have these across areas where you or others walk because they can cause you to trip.
What are Electrical Cords?
Drinking too much of this can make you light headed and dizzy and should be avoided.
What is Alcohol ?
These should have a thin rubber
sole with a light tread and have a good fit.
What are Shoes and/or slippers?
It’s a great way to stay fit as
we grow older keeping our
muscles and bones strong and preventing falls.
What is Exercise ?
We should always talk to a Therapist about proper use of this device.
What is a Cane or Walker ?
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 bottom.
What is a Light Switch?
People over this age are
four to five times more likely to
be admitted to a long-term
care facility after a fall.
What is Age 75 ?
This organ helps us focus
on what we’re doing, whether
inside or out.
What is a Brain?
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?
If you have a prescription for these, you need to wear them and keep them clean.
What are Glasses and or hearing aides?
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.
If you take multiples of these and do not have them reviewed by a professional, you may be at a higher risk
What are Medications?
We should never block our
view of our feet when walking
so we need to be careful when
we do this.
What is Carrying Items ?
Dehydration can cause light-headedness and dizziness, so we have to remember to drink plenty of this especially when exercising or outside on a hot day.
What is Water ?
It is a good idea to have these
in the bathroom because it makes it
easier to get up.
What is a grab bar ?
We should always have non-skid strips in these.
What is a Bath Tub or Shower?
Doing this can cause you to walk
too fast and not notice cracks
or steps.
What is being in a Hurry ?
This exercise can improve
your balance.
What is Tai Chi ?
It is a good idea to have these on
both sides of the stairs and
to always use them.
What are Hand/Stair Rails ?
These items which are commonly found in homes should be “thrown” out as they can cause falls.
What are Throw Rugs ?