Elderly Safety

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Across
  1. 1. Temperature regulation ability controlled by hypothalamus
  2. 4. Accidental cause of death after falls in older adults
  3. 7. Type of perception affected by aging, impacts stair safety
  4. 8. Type of hypotension that increases fall risk
  5. 9. CDC initiative: Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths, and Injuries
  6. 11. Most common safety problem among older adults
  7. 12. Sense that reduces ability to hear warning alarms
  8. 13. Type of factors specific to the person
  9. 15. Sense that diminishes with age, affecting hazard detection
  10. 16. Device used to assist with walking
Down
  1. 2. Emergency alert device for older adults living alone
  2. 3. Type of vision that diminishes at night
  3. 5. Home safety feature for stairs and bathrooms
  4. 6. Organization with "Speak up to prevent falls"
  5. 10. Medications that increase fall risk and affect alertness
  6. 14. Type of factors specific to the environment