Name That "Fall" Tune
This 1969 song won an Oscar for best original song and was featured in the movie "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid"...
"Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head"
Alaska is the snowiest state in the U.S. On average, what is the second snowiest state in the United States?
A. New Hampshire
B. Vermont
C. Maine
D. New York
A. New Hampshire
Taking certain over the counter medications, such as antihistamines, can result in balance issues and falls.
A. True
B. False
A. True
Raised toilet seats are safer for ALL older adults who are able to sit on a toilet seat.
A. True
B. False
B. False
This 1961 song was featured in the movie "Blue Hawaii" and was performed by Elvis Presley...
Can't Help Falling in Love
To avoid Falling on ice, one should
A. Keep hands free and carry as little as possible in a bag or backpack
B. Carry additional items for weight stabilization
A. Keep hands free and carry as little as possible in a bag or backpack
According to information published by the CDC, one of these statements are NOT true. Which is it?
A. There are approximately 1 million fall related hospitalizations every year among adults 65 years of age or older.
B. Approximately 65 to 70 percent of all hip fractures occur in adults over the age of 50
C. Broken or uneven steps can put older adults at higher risk for falling.
D. Scatter rugs and clutter are considered to be a fall risk for older adults
B. Approximately 65 to 70 percent of all hip fractures occur in adults over the age of 50. The reason it is false is that it is actually closer to 90%.
One of the following statements is FALSE. Which is it?
A. According to the CDC, approximately 50 percent of all falls occur outside and about 50 percent occur inside the home.
B. The bedroom, bathroom and stairs are the most common locations for falling in the home.
C. According to a 2020 study, a single fall or recurrent falls can lead to depression in older adults.
D. Falls in the bathroom are more associated with serious injury than falls in other locations in the home.
A. According to the CDC, approximately 50 percent of all falls occur outside and about 50 percent occur inside the home.
This signature song by Marlene Dietrich in 1930, originated in the movie "Der Blaue Engel" (translated to "The Blue Angel")
Falling in Love Again
Which of the following statements about wearing proper footwear in the winter is NOT true?
A. Improper footwear for winter walking conditions in a major contributing factor for causing slip and fall accidents
B. Choose footwear with a heavy tread and flat bottom.
C. Choose footwear with soles that remain stiff in cold weather conditions.
D. Avoid footwear with smooth soles.
C. Choose footwear with soles that remain stiff in cold weather conditions.
Conditions that may contribute to falling include all but one of the following:
A. Foot pain
B. Standing up slowly
C. Inattention to the environment when walking inside or outside the home
D. Vitamin D deficiency
B. Standing up slowly
According to a study published in 2023, certain changes in the home can reduce the number of falls by 38 percent in older adults with a higher risk of falling. Which item could be the exception?
A. Installing railings to stairways
B. Increasing overhead lighting
C. Improving slippery pathways
D. Installing a suction-cup grab bar in the tub or shower
D. Installing a suction-cup grab bar in the tub or shower
Several singers made this 1952 song a huge hit including Doris Day in 1952, Nat King Cole in 1956, and The Lettermen in 1961.
When I Fall in Love
Doing the Penguin Shuffle when walking outside in the winter involves all but which of the following statements?
A. Take short steps to maintain your center of balance over your feet.
B. Walk flat footed.
C. Keep your head down and lean slightly forward.
D. Walk slowly
C. Keep your head down and lean slightly forward.
According to the CDC and AARP, one in four individuals 65 and older will fall at least once a year. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. Balance is controlled mostly by vision.
B. Impaired vision makes a person twice as likely to fall.
C. For someone with low vision, incandescent lighting is always helpful because it will not produce glare.
D. According to a study published in the British Medical Journal, wearing single lens distance glasses produced 40 percent less falls in highly active people near the age of 80 in an outdoor setting, compared with wearing multifocal glasses.
C. For someone with low vision, incandescent lighting is always helpful because it will not produce glare.
What accounts for the most falls that result in death, according to the Utah Safety Council website?
A. Ladders
B. Stairs and steps
C. Slippery tile
B. Stairs and steps
"Baby, the Rain Must Fall" came out in 1965 and was made a hit by which singer after he left the Limeliters...
A. Bobby Darren
B. Pat Boone
C. Johnny Matthis
D. Glen Yarbrough
D. Glen Yarbrough
Slip and fall injuries in parking lots are very common. Which of the following statements on how to avoid falling in parking lots is NOT true?
A. When getting out of your car, swing both legs out, place feet on the ground, and hold on to the door frame, steering wheel, or car cane for support.
B. When stepping down from a curb, shorten your steps.
C. When stepping down from a curb, land on your heels first.
D. Avoid any and all distractions when walking through a parking lot, including paying attention to your mobile phone.
C. When stepping down from a curb, land on your heels first.
Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. Falling once decreases the chances that you will fall again.
B. Fear of falling is a risk factor for falling.
C. Most falls are caused by a combination of risk factors and the more risk factors one has, the odds of falling increase.
D. Exercising regularly can reduce the odds of falling.
A. Falling once decreases the chances that you will fall again.
Which of the following statements about step stool safety is FALSE, according to the University of Oregon?
A. Always face forward when climbing up or down.
B. Avoid overreaching when using the step stool.
C. A sturdy chair is actually safer than a step stool.
D. Prior to using, inspect the step stool for broken steps, loose fittings, etc.
C. A sturdy chair is actually safer than a step stool.