Across
- 1. Be cautious in winter weather; black ___ is difficult to see and can result in a fall
- 6. Flexibility, balance, and ________ training improve mobility and reduce the risk for falls
- 10. If you take four or more of these, you should have your doctor review them for interactions or side effects such as dizziness
- 12. ____________ such as walking, talking and carrying objects can cause you to miss a step, crack, or hole in the ground
- 13. ______ all fails to your physician and family
- 14. Remove small throw ____ or use non-skid backing to keep them from slipping
- 15. Take your time going up and down ______ and use a railing if it is available
- 16. Areas prone to wetness are a common place for slips; clean up ______ immediately
- 17. Wear _____ with good support and slip resistant soles
- 19. ________ like yoga, tai chi, and walking help to reduce falls by improving strength and balance
- 20. A program designed to reduce the feat of falling and increase activity levels among older adults is called A ______ of Balance
Down
- 2. Remove ________ (paper, boxes, books, clothing, toys) from stairs and walkways
- 3. ______ surfaces, such as grass and older sidewalks present a major fall hazard
- 4. _____ can be prevented!
- 5. Hazards around the house such as __________ cords, rugs, and clutter, can be eliminated
- 7. Install _________ on all staircases on both sides
- 8. _____________ leads to under reporting of falls
- 9. The number of fall deaths among those 65 and older is ____ times the number of deaths among all other age groups
- 11. Have your ______ checked regularly by an eye doctor; poor vision can greatly increase your chance of falling
- 18. Scan _____ when walking