Home Hazards
Home Modifications
Application Questions
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What are the main fall hazards in this room?
Loose rug and news paper next to the bed
100
What can you install in your bathroom to make nighttime trips to the bathroom safer?
Night lights
100
An older adult is getting up at night to use the bathroom. The room is dark and there are shoes left on the floor. What fall risks are present? What modifications would you recommend?
Poor lighting, Clutter/shoes on floor; Add a night light, clear the walking path
200
List 2 hazards and explain why this is unsafe
Poor lighting and no handrail! This increases the risk of missteps and loss of balance.
200
Name 3 bathroom modifications that can help reduce falls.
Great options include: non-slip mats, grab bars, a shower chair/tub transfer bench, a commode/raised toilet seat, a long-handled sponge, or a handheld shower head.
200
A man is using a walker at nighttime to go to the bathroom, but there is a small rug, his couch is slightly in the way, and it is dark. He sees no issues with this arrangement and thinks he does not need to make changes. How would you explain what can be a potential fall risk? and what would ONE change be as a compromise with the man that would reduce fall risk?
Fall risks include: the small rug, the couch narrowing the pathway, and the poor lighting. Compromises include: removing or securing the rug, slightly repositing the couch to create a wider pathway, or placing a lamp or motion-sensor light along the route.