True or False?
1 in 3 seniors fall each year
True
These furry friends can get tangled up in our feet and cause a fall.
What is a dog or cat?
Doing this can cause you to walk too fast and trip
What is being in a hurry?
What is an example of a balance exercise?
single leg stance
tandem stance
It is a good idea to have these on both sides of the stairs and to always use them.
What are handrails and or stair rails?
Older adults 65 and older are more likely to fall each year
true
Drinking too much of this can make you lightheaded and dizzy and should be avoided.
What is alcohol?
Sidewalks and streets can be slippery when it does this.
What is rain or snow?
This exercise is great for range of motion and is non weight bearing
What is aqua aerobics /pool exercises and bike riding
This is a handy item to have with you when you travel or to keep next to the bed, so you will always know where the closest light is.
What is A flash light or night light?
the best way to prevent falls is through balance and strength exercises
true
This gender is more than twice as likely to suffer a fracture from a fall.
What is A female?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!! These should have a thin rubber soul with a light tread and have a good fit.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!! What are shoes and or slippers?
It's a great way to stay fit as we grow older keeping our muscles and bones strong and preventing Falls.
What is exercise?
Double jeopardy! We should always talked with therapist about proper use of these devices
What is A cane or walker?
Falls cost the healthcare system 2 million
false,
2 billion
People over this age are 4 to 5 times more likely to be admitted to a long-term care facility after a fall
What is age 75?
Keep this by your bedside in case you need to call for help
telephone
Dragging our feet when we walk can cause a stumble so it is important to do this as we walk.
What is picking up our feet and walking heel toe?
If you have a prescription for these, you need to wear them and keep them clean to see And hear the best you can.
What are glasses and or hearing aids?
We should not use nonskid strips in the bathtub or shower.
FALSE
If you take multiples of these and don't have them reviewed by a professional, you may be at a higher risk for falls.
What are medications?
We should never block our view of our feet when walking so we need to be careful when we do this.
What is what is carrying items?
Dehydration can cause lightheadedness and dizziness, so we have to remember to drink plenty of this especially when exercising or outside on a hot day.
What is water?
It is a good idea to have these in the bathroom because it makes it easier to get up.
What is A grab bar?