Across
- 2. Injuries resulting from falls can diminish the ability to lead ______, independent lives for adults 55 and older.
- 5. Clean up spills _____________.
- 6. Bars Install ___________ near the toilet and the bathtub or shower.
- 7. The number of fall deaths among those 65 or older is ______ times the number of fall deaths among all other age groups.
- 8. Put ____________ used items in easy-to-reach places that do not require using a step stool.
- 11. Choose supportive footwear with ________ soles.
- 13. Secure electrical and phone ______ out of traffic areas.
- 15. _________ can cause drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, weakness, confusion and other side effects.
- 17. One out of five falls causes a serious injury such as broken ___________ or a head injury.
- 19. Turn on _________ when moving through the house and up and down stairs.
Down
- 1. Remove _______ from doorways, pathways.
- 3. Pay attention to where you are going. ______, such as texting and walking, can lead to a slip, trip or fall due to a step, crack or hole in the ground.
- 4. Clean surfaces correctly to _______ slipperiness.
- 7. ______ are one of the leading causes of unintentional injuries in the United States.
- 9. ______, such as brisk walking, tai chi and yoga, helps to reduce falls by improving strength and balance.
- 10. Risk of falling _____________ when you have fallen before, balance issues, chronic illnesses such as arthritis, depression, hazards in the home, more than 4 medications, memory problems, muscle weakness, vision problems.
- 12. Have your ______ checked regularly by an eye doctor; if it is poor it can greatly increase your chance of falling.
- 14. Remove small area _________ that can make you slip.
- 16. Every 13 __________, an older adult is treated in the emergency room for a fall.
- 18. Make sure your ___________ is within reach so you don’t fall when trying to answer it.