Home Safety
What room in the home commonly has falls?
What is The Bathroom
What do you do before standing from a wheelchair?
What should you do if you drop something on the floor?
What is ask for help/use grabber
What muscles help you stand up from a chair?
What are legs/quads/glutes
What should you do if you become short of breath?
What is rest
Why are throw rugs dangerous?
What is Trip hazard?
What should you do if you lose your balance?
What is Grab support/sit/call for help
Why is leg strength important?
What is Walking/transfers/balance
Why is pacing important?
What is prevent fatigue
Why are grab bars helpful?
What is Support, balance, and safety
Should your walker stay close or far away while walking?
What is Close
What should you do if the floor is wet?
What is Clean/dry it, avoid the area, go slowly if necessary
Name one exercise that helps strengthen the legs
Now demonstrate it!
What is one way to save energy during the day?
What is sit/rest/plan ahead
Why are night lights important?
What is To prevent falls/improve visibility
Why should footrests be moved before standing from a wheelchair?
What is to Prevent tripping/safety
True of false: standing up too quickly can sometimes cause dizziness
What is true
What muscles help keep you upright while sitting?
What is core/trunk muscles?
Name one sign that you may need a rest break
Shortness of breath/dizziness/fatigue
What should you do before reaching for something high/far away?
What is Move closer/use support?
What should you do before sitting back down into your wheelchair?
What is Check the brakes, reach back, check chair position
True or false: animals can be considered trip hazards
What is true
Why is core strength important?
True or false: holding your breath during exercise helps save energy
What is false