True or False?
Falls are a normal part of aging; they can't be helped
FALSE
TAI
____ is a therapy that treats disease, injury and physical conditions through exercise, heat and massage
Physical Therapy
This singer sang "Can't Help Falling In Love" in 1961
Elvis Presley
The medical costs of fall injuries in older adults are estimated to be over _______ annually in the U.S.
A) $1 million
B) $50 billion
C) $20 million
D) $100,000
B) $50 BILLION!!!
Poor hearing and vision is a risk factor for falls
TRUE; people with hearing loss are 3x more likely to fall due to decreased spatial awareness. This is fixed with hearing aids, however
Chair ______ is an example of an exercise that helps you stay active and decrease your risk of falls
Yoga or Exercises
____ is a therapy that helps with balance, coordination, pain, dressing and bathing
Occupational Therapy
This is the word that was originally used for "fall" or "autumn"
About ____ aged 65 and older experience a fall each year
A) 1 in 100
B) 1 in 50
C) 1 in 10
D) 1 in 4
D) 1 in 4
Falls can cause you to lose your independence
TRUE
The majority of the elderly meet the federal guidelines for performing exercising and strength training
FALSE: Less than 15% of adults over 65 perform the recommended weekly exercises
_____ is a therapy that can help with safety awareness, memory, problem solving, speech and swallowing problems
Speech Therapy
This season has the highest number of falls among seniors
Autumn/Fall
Name a common medication side effect that can increase your risk of falls
Dizziness or drowsiness
Falls are the leading cause of death among the elderly
FALSE
People over the age of 65 increase their risk of _____ if they don't remain active compared to those who do
DEATH; A 25-30% increase
This is the age when people stop building muscle and don't benefit from exercise anymore
TRICK question! There is no age limit! You can still build muscle into your 100s
Interestingly, this deadly condition decreases after the Autumn equinox
Heart Attacks: studies believe it is because we get an extra hour of sleep and are less stressed
____ % of assisted living or long-term care home move-ins are a result of a hip Fx
40%
Falls are the leading cause of injury-related death in the elderly
TRUE
This particular exercise program is offered to JSL residents through Powerback rehab, and is nationally recognized as a "Gold standard" of programs to help prevent falls
OTAGO exercise program; it progressively targets leg strength and balance.
This is the amount of money you would save in hospital bills by avoiding one fall
$3000! This does not include missing out on life events, hidden medical costs and emotional tolls
The loss in this vitamin during fall triggers fat storage, reduces fat breakdown, and is another reason people gain weight in the fall
Vitamin D!
This area of the house is commonly associated with falls
The stairs