Fall Prevention

2. Regular physical activity improves ____ and reduces falls.
4. A person's ability to move around safely.
8. A professional who can check your vision.
11. An assisted device that you should always take around with you to prevent a fall.
12. A professional who can review medications.
14. Can happen if liquid/spills are not cleaned up.
15. Reviewing medications may reduce this fall risk factor.
17. A mobility aid used on one side of the body.
18. Vitamin deficiency linked to weakness and increased fall risk.

1. Walking pattern that may become slower or less steady with age.
3. Removing this from your pathways in your home will prevent a fall.
5. A room where grab-bars are especially important.
6. You want to make sure these are always on when walking around your home at night.
7. Removing loose ____ can reduce tripping hazards.
9. What has caused about 300,000 hip fracture-related hospitalizations every year?
10. Many falls can be prevented through proper ____?
13. An assistive device should be used as prescribed to promote safety and ___
16. What leads to the loss of muscle strength and balance.