Each year one in _____ adults age 65 and older falls
What is 3
100
Name 3 medical conditions listed as contributors to falls
What is
heart disease
prior stroke
parkinson's disease
alzheimer's disease
dementia/delirium
orthostatic hypotension
COPD
diabetes
seizure disorder
osteoporosis
100
Pharmacist/ doctor review of RX and OTC meds
Always take meds as directed
ways to reduce medication-related falls
100
Doing this regularly can assist in reducing the risk of falling
What is exercising!
100
Routine use of these has not lowered the risk for fall
What are restaints
200
Which gender is more likely to die from a fall?
What is men
200
Name 3 physical changes in elderly that are contributors to falls
What is
Neuromuscular aging
Sensory impairment
Vision
Aging eyes
Cataracts/ glaucoma
Hearing
Neurologic changes
Gait disturbances
Foot problems
Mobility difficulties
200
Name 3 ways to reduce vision related falls in the elderly
What is
Have eyes checked at least once/ year
Up-to-date lens prescription
Clean glasses frequently
Use color and contrast to define objects in the home
Wear sunglasses outside
200
To lower their hip fracture risk, older adults should get adequate amounts of ______ and _________.
What is calcium and vitamin D
200
These do not appear to increase the risk of falls or injury
bedrails
300
Falls are the most common cause of what type injury?
What is traumatic brain injury
300
Name 5 potential environmental hazards contributing to falls
What is
Tripping over objects on floor
Poor lighting
Loose rugs
Lack of or poorly located grab bars
Unsteady furniture
Slipping in bathroom/shower
Hard to reach cabinets/shelves
Clutter
300
This exercise can improve your balance
What is Tai Chi
300
Older adults should get screened and if needed treated for _________.
What is osteoporosis
300
What percentage of elderly who lived independantly before their hip fracture has to stay in a nursing home for at least a year after their injury?
What is 25%
400
About 1,800 residents
die from falls in nursing homes each year
400
What age population is most at risk for falls?
What is
>65 years
400
The use of grabs bars, raised toilet seats, adjusting bed height and handrails
Environmental changes to reduce falls
400
Exercises should focus on increasing leg strength and improving ________
What is balance
400
People over this age are four to five times more likely to be admitted to a long term care facility after a fall
What is 75
500
35% of fall injuries
occur among residents who can not walk
500
muscle weakness and gait problems
most common causes of falls
500
Toileting, snacks, drinks, naps assessing pain
Staff interventions prior to falls
500
_________ is the only intervention that by itself reduces falls among older adults.