Fall Prevention

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Across
  1. 4. Area _____ are a tripping hazard and cause multiple falls in the home.
  2. 5. This should be used to walk up or down steps.
  3. 6. If you get up at night, turn on a _____.
  4. 7. Take your time, _____ to do something (going to the bathroom, answering the door/phone) can lead to a fall.
  5. 10. Notify _____ if a fall occurs or on-call if a fall occurs after hours.
  6. 11. Before sitting in a chair, _____ back for the armrests or seat.
  7. 12. Avoid wearing only these when walking around in your living space.
  8. 14. Before getting up from your wheelchair, what should you check?
  9. 19. Avoid this type of footwear when walking.
  10. 21. Avoid walking on _____ surfaces.
  11. 23. Use nonskid _____ on your shower floor instead of a suction mat.
  12. 24. Grab bars should be installed by a _____.
  13. 25. If you have one, always use your walking _____ (cane/walker).
Down
  1. 1. This can help you get in/out of bed easier.
  2. 2. Remove all _____ from pathways.
  3. 3. If you are afraid of _____, you are at high risk for falling.
  4. 8. Best footwear to have on while moving throughout your home and beyond.
  5. 9. If something is beyond your reach, this can help.
  6. 13. Make sure to feel the chair beyond your _____ before sitting down.
  7. 15. Avoid chairs with _____ on the bottom.
  8. 16. Shoe _____ need to be tied.
  9. 17. Keep most used items at waist _____ and/or within easy reach.
  10. 18. Be mindful of kitchen and bathroom floors that might be _____.
  11. 20. Avoid _____ fitting clothes.
  12. 22. Most falls happen here.