HomeassessmentsOlder adults withvision impairmentare twice as likelyto fall than olderadults withoutCheck that stairs,steps and laddersare not too high,narrow,uneven or in needof repairSee anoptometrist foreye checksevery two yearsor if your visionchanges Assistiveequipment suchas grabrails inthe toilet &bathroomTake care ofyour feet tohelp youstay activeand mobileCreate afallsactionplanIt is important toadjust to changesin lighting. Turn onlights in roomsor walkways even ifyou are onlyentering briefWith around half ofall fallshappening in andaround the home itis important tomake yourhome saferKeep loosecords upagainst thewallFalls arepreventableCommon hazardsaround the homeinclude poor lighting,clutter, uneven orslippery floors, loosecarpets and rugs andpetsRemove overgrownplants, pot plants,damaged pavers andsliphazards fromwalkways leading toyour house.Get rid of slip andtrip risks such asrugs, mats,slippery tiles andobjectson the floorHomemodificationsStore heavyitems and itemsregularly used ineasy to reachplaces abovewaist heightWear safefootwearthat fitswellFootwear can affectan individual’sposture, stability,balance, and walkingpattern, influencingthe risk of fallsFree!Store your hoseand gardentools safely andbe aware of petsare whenoutside.Consider moving orremoving furniturethat narrowswalkways and makesit difficult to walkaround yourhomeCreate a safeenvironment inthe home andthe garden tomake your homesafer.Check yourfeet and seea podiatrist ifyou noticeany changesKeep objects or clutterout of your path. If youhave hard tosee steps or stairsconsider non-slipcontrast tape or paintforthe edges.Use the Stay OnYour Feet® homesafety checklist tolook for hazards inand around yourhomeHomeassessmentsOlder adults withvision impairmentare twice as likelyto fall than olderadults withoutCheck that stairs,steps and laddersare not too high,narrow,uneven or in needof repairSee anoptometrist foreye checksevery two yearsor if your visionchanges Assistiveequipment suchas grabrails inthe toilet &bathroomTake care ofyour feet tohelp youstay activeand mobileCreate afallsactionplanIt is important toadjust to changesin lighting. Turn onlights in roomsor walkways even ifyou are onlyentering briefWith around half ofall fallshappening in andaround the home itis important tomake yourhome saferKeep loosecords upagainst thewallFalls arepreventableCommon hazardsaround the homeinclude poor lighting,clutter, uneven orslippery floors, loosecarpets and rugs andpetsRemove overgrownplants, pot plants,damaged pavers andsliphazards fromwalkways leading toyour house.Get rid of slip andtrip risks such asrugs, mats,slippery tiles andobjectson the floorHomemodificationsStore heavyitems and itemsregularly used ineasy to reachplaces abovewaist heightWear safefootwearthat fitswellFootwear can affectan individual’sposture, stability,balance, and walkingpattern, influencingthe risk of fallsFree!Store your hoseand gardentools safely andbe aware of petsare whenoutside.Consider moving orremoving furniturethat narrowswalkways and makesit difficult to walkaround yourhomeCreate a safeenvironment inthe home andthe garden tomake your homesafer.Check yourfeet and seea podiatrist ifyou noticeany changesKeep objects or clutterout of your path. If youhave hard tosee steps or stairsconsider non-slipcontrast tape or paintforthe edges.Use the Stay OnYour Feet® homesafety checklist tolook for hazards inand around yourhome

Stay On Your Feet- Remove Hazards edition - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. Home assessments
  2. Older adults with vision impairment are twice as likely to fall than older adults without
  3. Check that stairs, steps and ladders are not too high, narrow, uneven or in need of repair
  4. See an optometrist for eye checks every two years or if your vision changes
  5. Assistive equipment such as grabrails in the toilet & bathroom
  6. Take care of your feet to help you stay active and mobile
  7. Create a falls action plan
  8. It is important to adjust to changes in lighting. Turn on lights in rooms or walkways even if you are only entering brief
  9. With around half of all falls happening in and around the home it is important to make your home safer
  10. Keep loose cords up against the wall
  11. Falls are preventable
  12. Common hazards around the home include poor lighting, clutter, uneven or slippery floors, loose carpets and rugs and pets
  13. Remove overgrown plants, pot plants, damaged pavers and slip hazards from walkways leading to your house.
  14. Get rid of slip and trip risks such as rugs, mats, slippery tiles and objects on the floor
  15. Home modifications
  16. Store heavy items and items regularly used in easy to reach places above waist height
  17. Wear safe footwear that fits well
  18. Footwear can affect an individual’s posture, stability, balance, and walking pattern, influencing the risk of falls
  19. Free!
  20. Store your hose and garden tools safely and be aware of pets are when outside.
  21. Consider moving or removing furniture that narrows walkways and makes it difficult to walk around your home
  22. Create a safe environment in the home and the garden to make your home safer.
  23. Check your feet and see a podiatrist if you notice any changes
  24. Keep objects or clutter out of your path. If you have hard to see steps or stairs consider non-slip contrast tape or paint for the edges.
  25. Use the Stay On Your Feet® home safety checklist to look for hazards in and around your home