FALL PREVENTION CROSSWORD

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Across
  1. 3. People who have ______ once are likely to fall again.
  2. 5. Get up ______ after you sit or lie down.
  3. 7. Never use a ____ as a step stool.
  4. 10. Some ________ may increase your risk of falling.
  5. 11. Rugs, cords, or clutter can cause you to ____.
  6. 12. Move items that are hard to ____ to lower shelves.
  7. 13. ________ may improve balance.
  8. 14. Have your _____ checked every year.
Down
  1. 1. Numbness in your ____ can increase your chance of falling.
  2. 2. Put a non-slip met or self-stick strips on the _____ of the tub or shower.
  3. 4. Improve ________ in the home to reduce risk of falls.
  4. 6. Fix _____that are loose or uneven. c6
  5. 8. _________ can prevent falls on the stairs or in the bathroom.
  6. 9. Move furniture to make a clear ____.