FACTS
RISK FACTORS
IN THE HOME
MEDICATION AND ILLNESS
FALL PREVENTION
100

This percentage of fatal falls occur in the home each year

What is 60%

100
People in this age group are more likely to fall
Who are people over 65?
100

Often times people don't use these around the house leading to falls

What are canes, walkers, or wheelchairs?

100
When a person takes 4 or more of these they are more likely to fall
What are medications?
100
These should always be cleaned up right away
What are spills?
200

You can use these to get help if you fall down. 

What is a Life Alert or Cell phone?

200
An elder who has fallen has a one in ______ chance of falling again
What is 3?
200
Elders may have difficulty getting on and off of this in the bathroom so seats should be raised and grab bars added
What is the toilet?
200
This disease makes it more likely a person will break a bone if they fall
What is osteoporosis?
200
Stairs should be free of this to prevent falls
What is clutter?
300
This is the leading cause of injury death among older adults
What are falls?
300
People who's physical mobility is limited will likely use these items
What are assistive devices?
300
These type of mats are important to have in the bathroom
What are non-skid mats?
300
When not enough of this nutrient is taken in, it may lead to dizziness and cause falls
What is water?
300

One way to prevent falls is to have an adequate amount of this

What is light?

400

Eating a lot of this will help prevent falls and prevent injuries.

Vitamin D and Calcium

400
When someone falls they may get nervous leading to a fear of this
What is a fear of falling?
400

Tripping hazards may be caused by these items

What are electrical cords, clutter, or throw rugs?

400
This substance, especially when combined with medications, makes it more likely a person will fall
What is alcohol?
400

These should be on a person's feet to prevent falls

What are non-slip shoes or socks?

500

What can you wear to prevent injury if you fall?

Hip protectors

500
When returning home from here falls may occur due to pain, new assistive devices, weakness and/or new medications
What is the hospital?
500
Doing these at home every day can make a person stronger and improve balance leading to less falls
What is exercising?
500
Dizziness when standing up is called this
What is postural hypotension?
500
These should be checked at least once per year by a doctor to help prevent falls
What are your eyes?
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