Fall Safety
These should be installed in bathrooms near showers and toilets to help prevent slips and falls
What are grab bars?
This vital fluid makes up about 60% of the human body and helps regulate temperature and bodily functions.
What is water?
Stretching before and after exercise helps improve this, which can reduce the risk of injury.
What is flexibility?
Using this tool, often divided by days of the week, helps older adults remember to take their medications correctly.
What is a pill organizer?
Older adults should eat foods high in this mineral to support bone health and help prevent osteoporosis.
What is calcium?
Removing these decorative floor coverings can reduce trip hazards in the home.
What are loose rugs?
Older adults are more prone to dehydration because they often lose this natural sense.
What is thirst?
Walking is an example of this type of heart-healthy exercise
What is aerobic exercise?
This should always be checked before taking any new over-the-counter medicine, to prevent harmful interactions
What is your current medication list (or medication record)?
This vitamin, also known as the ‘sunshine vitamin,’ helps the body absorb calcium and maintain strong bones.
What is vitamin D?
This type of footwear, known for its grip and support, is the safest choice for older adults indoors.
What are non-slip shoes or slippers?
Eating fruits like watermelon and cucumbers helps with hydration because they have high amounts of this
What is water?
Regular exercise can help reduce the risk of this bone-thinning condition common in older adults.
What is osteoporosis?
This person should always know about all the medications, supplements, and vitamins an older adult is taking.
Who is the doctor (or healthcare provider)?
Eating plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains can help older adults avoid this common digestive issue.
What is constipation?
This daily habit strengthens muscles and improves balance, helping reduce the risk of falling.
What is regular exercise?
Dark-colored urine is often a sign that you are this feeling.
Dehydrated
This type of exercise helps improve posture, flexibility, and circulation, and often involves holding poses and deep breathing.
What is stretching (or yoga)?
Taking medication at the wrong time or missing doses is known as this and can lead to serious health problems.
What is medication non-adherence?
Older adults may need to eat more of this nutrient, found in meat, eggs, beans, and dairy, to maintain muscle strength.
What is protein?
This tool, when properly adjusted and used, can increase mobility and decrease fall risk.
What is a cane or walker?
Drinking enough fluids each day can help prevent confusion, constipation, and this common problem in older adults.
What is an UTI?
This form of exercise focuses on building muscle strength and is especially important for maintaining independence in aging.
What is strength training (or resistance training)?
Medications should always be stored in this type of place to avoid damage from heat, light, or moisture.
What is a cool, dry place?
Drinking 6 to 8 cups of water a day helps prevent dehydration, which can cause confusion and this physical symptom.
What is dizziness (or fatigue)?