Falls Prevention

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Across
  1. 1. Falls ____ the community over $100m per year
  2. 4. Keep ________ active by doing activities such as crosswords!
  3. 5. Keep your pennies in these but not your hands
  4. 9. Allow time for your eyes to ______ when moving inside or out
  5. 12. This health professional can help with information about medications
  6. 13. Keep a portable or mobile one closeby
  7. 16. Practise sit to stand _________
  8. 18. Most falls can be _________
  9. 21. Manage ____ _______ of treatments
  10. 22. This type of food contains lots of calcium
  11. 26. Eat foods containing this to maintain your muscle
  12. 27. Check this for hazards
  13. 28. Improving this is the best way of preventing falls
  14. 29. This type of exercise improves bone density
  15. 31. One of these can make showering safer
  16. 34. This type of therapist helps with managing everyday activities
  17. 35. Drink approximately two ______ of fluid a day
  18. 38. Keep as ______ as you are able
  19. 39. Use one of these at night so you are not in the dark
  20. 40. One _____ of over 65's who live at home fall each year
  21. 42. Safe, supportive _____ with low broad heels are best
  22. 44. Do as much of this type of exercise as you are able
  23. 45. accept ____ with difficult jobs at home
  24. 47. Use the nurse call ____ if you require assistance
  25. 48. Clean these up as soon as they happen
Down
  1. 2. A ______ pathologist can help with swallowing difficulties
  2. 3. Eat a variety of these each day
  3. 6. These handy foods contain vitamin D
  4. 7. Ask your doctor or dietitian if you think you might need these
  5. 8. Rake these up to keep paths clear
  6. 10. Consult a _________ if you are losing weight without trying
  7. 11. Ask your physio for help with this
  8. 14. Install these to make steps safer
  9. 15. Contrasting strips on the edge of these makes them safer
  10. 17. Have these tested annually to optimise your vision
  11. 19. Falls can take away your ____________
  12. 20. Today is falls __________ day!
  13. 23. Talk to a __________ specialist if you have a wee problem!
  14. 24. This health professional can advise you about exercise
  15. 25. A special mat for the shower recess
  16. 30. Ensure these are the right height for transferring safely
  17. 32. A reduction in this in your feet increases falls risk
  18. 33. Make sure this is adequately treated
  19. 36. Try to maintain your body ______
  20. 37. Make sure you have adequate ________ inside and out
  21. 41. Remove these from your floors
  22. 43. Don't mix this with medications
  23. 46. Don't use this on your floors - it makes them slippery