Fall Prevention-You Can Be Safe!

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Across
  1. 3. avoiding standing on one of these whenever possible
  2. 6. always use these when going up or down any stairs
  3. 7. clear this up from within and around your home
  4. 10. bars always use these when using the shower/toilet
  5. 11. consider removing these from your house so as not to trip
  6. 12. what to do about extension cords/wires
  7. 14. use your ________ devices to keep you safe while moving around
  8. 15. position in which to get dressed
  9. 16. use your shower ______ when taking a shower
  10. 17. often used items should always be _________ to reach
Down
  1. 1. use a long-handled _______ to get to light items placed high on shelves or that have dropped onto the floor
  2. 2. use one of these if your chair is too low for you to easily rise from
  3. 4. important for safely getting around at night
  4. 5. fix any ________ flooring or footpath areas
  5. 8. all areas of your house should be well _____
  6. 9. inside and outside the shower you should have this type of mat
  7. 13. always abide by these guidelines given to you by your doctor