Fall facts
The most common time of day that people fall
What is the evening? (Fatigue or stress incontinence)
A device that you can push to contact EMS if you have fallen at home
What is a Life Alert? (Cell phone or smart wrist watch also accepted)
The best type of footwear to prevent falls (should be worn inside and outside the house).
What are sneakers/ tennis shoes?
A fall only counts if you hit the ground
False
This is the most likely bone that older adults fracture/injure with a fall
What is the pelvis or hip?
What adaptive equipment could you use to pick something up off the floor or from above your head?
What is a grabber or reacher?
The most common place that people fall in their home
What is the bathroom?
People who fall once but are not injured, are at a greater risk of another fall
True
This gender is more than twice as likely to suffer a fracture from a fall.
What is female/women? (more likely to have osteoporosis)
Adding this piece of equipment to the walls in your bathroom (near the tub and shower) will help prevent falls
What are grab bars?
The most common place that people fall in the community
What are parking lots or curbs?
Falls are a normal part of aging
False
Every ___(7, 11, or 15) seconds an older adult is receiving care in the emergency room for a fall
What is 11 seconds?
You may need this piece of equipment if you find yourself "furniture crawling"
What is an Assistive Device? (ie. Cane, walker, rollator)
When at the doctors office or out in the community what is a consideration that could increase your fall risk when performing sit to stands?
What is chair height and type? (Arm rests, too soft, or too low)
If you are worried about falling or afraid to fall you are at higher risk of falling.
True
________ (car accidents, cartwheels, or falls) are the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries for older adults
What are falls?
If you weigh more than a towel, using one of these to support your weight, can be very dangerous.
What is a towel bar? (Use grab bars- not the suction kind)
These are offered to customers at grocery stores to make shopping in the community more accessible
Electric Grocery Cart/Scooter
Having your vision checked regularly is a good way to prevent falls.
True- You need to be able to see obstacles and maintain your balance and should have it checked at least annually