Fall Prevention Awareness Week 2023
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- 6. Should never be used as a step stool
- 7. Wearing a safe style can significantly reduce the risk of an injury
- 8. The most common form of injury from a fall.
- 11. A dosage change can make you drowsy or lightheaded.
- 12. A serious injury due to a fall increases the average length of stay by approximately how many days?
- 14. Should be installed along the path from bedroom to bathroom.
- 15. Stairway safety feature.
- 16. Leading cause of injury for people over age of 65.
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- 1. People can avoid falling as long as they stay at home.
- 2. Drink 6 to 8 glasses each day to prevent dehydration.
- 3. One of the most important ways to reduce your chances of falling.
- 4. Should be checked by a doctor each year.
- 5. According to the CDC, among men and women aged 65 and older, which group has the highest rate of nonfatal falls.
- 6. Strengthens bones and muscles.
- 9. A throw ____ can cause you to slip and fall
- 10. This will happen to about 67% of the people who have had an initial fall.
- 13. According to the CDC, among men and women aged 65 and older, which group has the highest rate of fatal falls.