RISK FACTORS
IN THE HOME
MEDICATION AND ILLNESS
FALL PREVENTION
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 and walkers?
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
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
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
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 and/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?
500

When returning home from this location, 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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