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Most falls happen this room
"What is the bathroom?"
These can have side effects contributing to a fall
"What are medications?"
Be sure to talk with doctor, pharmacist, nurse, family to learn more about medicines and side effects.
Walking this way leads to increased fall risk.
"What is fast?"
Wheelchair brakes should be in this position before sitting and standing.
"What is locked?"
Make sure this is close to you at all times when in room or bed in case you need anything.
"What is the call button?"
This can be used around or near commode for hand support.
"What are Grab bars or toilet rails?"
This body issue can lead to a fall.
"What is chronic pain?" or "What is feeling 'stoved' up?
(Arthritis, back pain, ...)
This is known as significant indicator of overall health in older adults.
"What is gait or walking speed?"
When sitting, be sure to reach for these.
"What are chair arm rests?"
Things used most often at home or needed when in bed or in wheelchair should be kept here.
"What is close by?" "What is within reach?"
Use this to let someone know..you need to go!
"What is call light?"
Do this before taking the first step of walking.
"What is stand up and wait?" "What is take a breath?" "What is take a moment to evaluate body situation?"
Factors that affect gait/walking speed and general fall risk. (Try to name at least 3)
The phrase often used to encourage good positioning when moving from sitting to standing.
"What is nose over toes?"
Make sure to have vision routinely checked and keep these close and use if needed.
"What are glasses?"
Do not use this for support if weigh more than a towel.
"What is towel bar or towel rack?"
"What is movement or /mobility?"
"Slow and Steady instead of ..."
"What is Fast and Fall?"
Pushing back while trying to stand from a chair can lead to this.
"What is a slide to the floor or falling backwards?"
This is a gadget available to help retrieving things out of grasp.
"What is a reacher?"
"What are night lights?" or "What is turn on lights?"
Chronic pain can lead to this which can result in increased fall risk.
"What is anxiety and/or depression?"
"What is worrying about falling?"
"What is fear of moving?"
Do this consistently not only enhances safe walking speed, but also promotes overall mobility.
"What is exercise?" "What is regular movement/physical activity?"
This medical situation can result in dizziness when standing leading to a fall.
"What is orthostatic hypotension or low BP with position changes?"
Clear the area of these items found in homes and rooms which can be tripping hazards.
"What are electric cords, clutter, liquid on floor, trash/debris?"