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Left To Your 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
Consuming too much of this beverage affects your alertness, judgement, physical co-ordination and reaction time.
What is alcohol
100
These should be firm and supportive around the heels and the instep of your feet
What are shoes
100
These should be firm and supportive around the heels and the instep of your feet
What are shoes
100
If you have a prescription for these you must wear them and keep them clean
What are glasses
200
These should never be extended across areas of high traffic because they can cause you to trip
What are electrical cords
200
It is always important to know why you take these and what the side effects they have
What are medications
200
This is the best time of the day to buy shoes
What is early evening Our feet swell as the day goes on
200
Doing this everyday is your best defense against falling
What is exercising
200
If you use one of these to reach items above your head be sure that it has a hand rail
What is a step stool
300
One of these should be installed at the top and the bottom of the stairs to optimize illumination.
What is a light switch
300
Eating plenty of Calcium-rich foods, getting sufficient vitamin D and exercise will help to prevent this condition.
What is osteoporosis
300
This is the perfect exercise to keep your weight down, prevent blood clots and keep your bones and muscles strong.
What is walking
300
These excercises will build muscle and increase bone strength.
What are resistance exercises such as weight lifting
300
Having a raised seat on this device will help you to get up off it easier.
What is the toilet
400
These should be present on both sides of the stairway
What are handrails
400
It is important to have regular checkups by this person to identify age related changes such as cataracts and glaucoma.
What is an ophthalmologist
400
Dragging our feet when we walk can cause a stumble so it is important to do this as we walk
What is pick up your feet and walk heel to toe
400
You should sit up and stretch and move your arms and legs before doing this
What is getting out of bed
400
Installing these in the shower and near the toilet will assist you in keeping your balance
What are grab bars
500
These should be present in the tub and shower to create a non-slip surface
What are bath mats or non skid strips
500
A general decline in equilibrium can make it more difficult to maintain or recover this
What is balance
500
Keeping an eye these can give you an early warning about serious health problems such as diabetes, arthritis, nerve damage and poor blood circulation.
What are your feet
500
Doing this exercise will help improve your balance and flexibility
What is Tai Chi
500
If you do fall try to land on this part of your body
What is your buttocks