Fall Prevention Awareness Crossword

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Across
  1. 1. Be cautious in winter weather; black ___ is difficult to see and can result in a fall
  2. 6. Flexibility, balance, and ________ training improve mobility and reduce the risk for falls
  3. 10. If you take four or more of these, you should have your doctor review them for interactions or side effects such as dizziness
  4. 12. ____________ such as walking, talking and carrying objects can cause you to miss a step, crack, or hole in the ground
  5. 13. ______ all fails to your physician and family
  6. 14. Remove small throw ____ or use non-skid backing to keep them from slipping
  7. 15. Take your time going up and down ______ and use a railing if it is available
  8. 16. Areas prone to wetness are a common place for slips; clean up ______ immediately
  9. 17. Wear _____ with good support and slip resistant soles
  10. 19. ________ like yoga, tai chi, and walking help to reduce falls by improving strength and balance
  11. 20. A program designed to reduce the feat of falling and increase activity levels among older adults is called A ______ of Balance
Down
  1. 2. Remove ________ (paper, boxes, books, clothing, toys) from stairs and walkways
  2. 3. ______ surfaces, such as grass and older sidewalks present a major fall hazard
  3. 4. _____ can be prevented!
  4. 5. Hazards around the house such as __________ cords, rugs, and clutter, can be eliminated
  5. 7. Install _________ on all staircases on both sides
  6. 8. _____________ leads to under reporting of falls
  7. 9. The number of fall deaths among those 65 and older is ____ times the number of deaths among all other age groups
  8. 11. Have your ______ checked regularly by an eye doctor; poor vision can greatly increase your chance of falling
  9. 18. Scan _____ when walking