This type of medication may help you sleep, but can greatly increase your risk of falls.
What are sleeping pills/narcotics?
A fall only counts if you hit the ground
False
The most common place that people fall in their home
Bathroom
A device that you can push to contact EMS if you have fallen at home
Bonus:A device that is newer technology that has an automatic fall detector that will alert EMS and family members that you have fallen
Life Alert
Smart Watch/Device
An activity you should do at least 3x per week to stay active
Exercise!
This body part fracture is the most common type of fall injury among older adults
What is a hip fracture?
If you are worried about falling or afraid to fall you are at higher risk of falling.
True
Name 3 causes of falls in the home
Water/spills, Trip over rug/cord, not enough light (night time), poor footwear, pain, dizziness, urgency to access bathroom
This can be installed on stairwells or steps to reduce the risks of falls
Handrail
You should ask these professionals about side effects from over the counter medications or prescriptions to prevent falls
Doctor or Pharmacist
What is the most common fatal injury in hospital admissions among older adults?
What is a fall?
People who fall once but are not injured, are at a greater risk of another fall
True
These are offered to customers at grocery stores to make shopping in the community more accessible
Electric Grocery Cart/Scooter
What adaptive equipment could you use to pick something up off the floor or from above your head?
A reacher/grabber
You need this to be able to see obstacles and maintain your balance and should have it checked at least annually
Vision
Having ____ blood pressure can increase your chances of falling.
Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension)
Falls are a normal part of aging
False
What are the most common places people over 65 fall?
Name 2: stairs, bathroom, living room, sidewalks, parking lots, escalators, elevators, restaurants
Adding this piece of equipment to the walls in your bathroom (near the tub and shower) will help prevent falls
Grab Bars
When a person takes 4 or more of these they are more likely to fall
What are medications?
This gender is more than twice as likely to suffer a fracture from a fall?
Female
Using furniture to help steady you can improve your gait
False
What should you use in your bathroom to aid in preventing falls
Grab bars, Raised Toilet seat, long handled sponge, non skid bath rugs
You may need this piece of equipment if you find yourself "furniture crawling"
Assistive Device (cane, walker, walking stick, etc.)
Physical changes in the body that can increase fall risk
Vision/Hearing/Neuropathy