Wheelchair Fall Prevention
First thing you do when you stop your wheelchair.
What is put your brakes on?
Clear all clutter from pathway.
What is clean up or remove objects in the way?
Remove clutter.
What is keep pathway clear?
Important to do daily to prevent your body from getting stiff
What is stretches?
Hold on to the arm rest
What you do before you stand up?
Mop it up!
What you do spill something?
If you need something on a high place.
Use your grabber or ask someone to get it for you?
you should move your joints at this speed to prevent injuries
what is slowly?
Step before taking the first step.
What is make sure you have a clear path?
Cover or tape them down.
What is cords and cables in the pathway?
If you feel weak or dizzy when you are walking you should do this.
What is sit down as soon as possible?
you should carry items how to prevent injury and strain on your body
What is close to your body?
What is anti tippers?
Things that have fallen on the floor you can't reach.
What is use your grabber or ask someone to pick it up?
Ìf you can't sit down when you are dizzy or week what 2 other things can you do.
What hold on to something sturdy close by you and call for help?
you should do this to prevent feeling overworked and fatigue
What is take breaks?
The part of the wheelchair you should move before you stand up,
What is the foot rest?
To keep from falling when trying to reach objects you cannot reach, you __________.
What is do not stand on objects to reach things you cannot reach?
If you don't have a shower chair in the shower and feel weak or feel dizzy, you do this,
What is pull the call button
To conserve energy throughout the day, this is how to plan your daily activities
What is hardest or most important tasks first?