Statistics
This gender is more than twice as likely to suffer a fracture from a fall.
What is a Female?
True or False: A history of falls does not affect an individual's risk of falling in the future.
What is False?
It is a good idea to have these on both sides of the stairs and to always use them.
What are Handrails?
You should ask these professionals about possible side effects from prescription or over-the-counter medication.
What are Doctors or Pharmacists?
If you fall and become injured, you should drag yourself to this object.
What is a phone?
This body part fracture is the most common type of fall injury among older adults.
What is a Hip Fracture?
A fear of this is a risk factor for falling.
What is Falling?
We should always have a rubber mat in these.
What is a Bathtub or Shower?
This type of beverage is a major cause of falls, especially when in combination with medication.
What is Alcohol?
If you fall and are not injured, you should crawl to this object.
What is a Piece of Furniture?
What is Home?
You can minimize the risk for decreased muscle and bone strength by doing this kind of activity
What is "resistance" activities such as weight lifting.
These types of pots and pans should be stored in lower cupboards.
What are Heavy Pots and Pans?
Skipping this part of one's daily routine can cause weakness and dizziness.
What is a Meal?
If you fall, you should try and land on this body part.
What are your Buttocks?
About 20% of injury-related deaths among older adults can be traced back to this event.
What is a Fall?
True or False: Falls are a normal part of aging
False
These items are commonly found in homes and should be "thrown" out as they can cause falls.
What are Throw Rugs?
Taking care of your feet and this related clothing item is important to help prevent falls.
What are Shoes?
Gently moving your limbs after a fall will help with this.
What is Circulation?
This percentage of older adults experience one or more falls each year.
What is 20-30% of Older Adults?
A lack of this part of your daily routine is a risk factor for falls.
What is Sleep?
You never want to have these across areas where you or others walk because they can cause you to trip.
What are Electrical Cords?
These products can help prevent falls when having difficulty controlling bladder and bowel movements.
What are Bedside/Commode Products?
To prepare for a fall, you should keep your phone at this level.
What is Table Level?