Fall Prevention
Can decluttering floors help with indoor fall prevention?
What is yes
What is one thing you can prepare during the winter?
What is an emergency kit
What is the leading cause of fatal injury among older adults?
What are falls
What is it called when you get dangerously cold?
What is hypothermia
Who can you ask for help?
What are your neighbors
What can you put on surfaces that can get wet to prevent indoor falls?
What are non-slip mats
What should you check reguarly?
Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
Where do most falls happen?
What is the home
What is the easiest way to avoid Hypothermia?
What is do not stay outside for too long
What is one thing you can do for food in the winter?
What is home delivered meals
What shoes can help with outdoor fall prevention?
What are shoes with rubber or non-skid soles
What should you turn off during cold months?
What are outdoor spigots
1 in 4 Americans over what age fall per year?
What is 65
What do you do if you think you have Hypothermia?
What is call for medical help
What is one way to get around in the winter?
What is specialized transportation services
What can you carry with you to sprinkle on slippery surfaces?
What is kitty litter
What should you test and complete performance maintenance on?
What are home systems (i.e. Smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, alarm systems)
Every 11 seconds, an older adult is treated for what in the emergency room?
What is a fall
How should you dress in cold weather to avoid getting Hypothermia?
What is wearing many layers
What agency provides services for older adults and seniors in Berks County?
What is Berks Encore
What can you add in dark hallways or stairways to help with indoor fall prevention?
What are nightlights
What should you pull out when it starts to get cold?
What are warm clothes and blankets
In regards to falls, what is the most dangerous element to watch out for in the winter?
What is ice
Name a warning sign of Hypothermia
What is cold/pale skin
What is slow breathing
What is slowed heart rate
How does one protect appliances and electronics during a power outage?
What is unplugging them