Fall Prevention Awareness Week 2023

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Across
  1. 6. Should never be used as a step stool
  2. 7. Wearing a safe style can significantly reduce the risk of an injury
  3. 8. The most common form of injury from a fall.
  4. 11. A dosage change can make you drowsy or lightheaded.
  5. 12. A serious injury due to a fall increases the average length of stay by approximately how many days?
  6. 14. Should be installed along the path from bedroom to bathroom.
  7. 15. Stairway safety feature.
  8. 16. Leading cause of injury for people over age of 65.
Down
  1. 1. People can avoid falling as long as they stay at home.
  2. 2. Drink 6 to 8 glasses each day to prevent dehydration.
  3. 3. One of the most important ways to reduce your chances of falling.
  4. 4. Should be checked by a doctor each year.
  5. 5. According to the CDC, among men and women aged 65 and older, which group has the highest rate of nonfatal falls.
  6. 6. Strengthens bones and muscles.
  7. 9. A throw ____ can cause you to slip and fall
  8. 10. This will happen to about 67% of the people who have had an initial fall.
  9. 13. According to the CDC, among men and women aged 65 and older, which group has the highest rate of fatal falls.