Diabetes
This organ makes insulin
What is the pancreas?
This is the medical term for high blood pressure
What is hypertension?
These prevent you from getting illnesses such as measles and the flu
What are vaccines?
This age group has the highest incidence of falls
What are older adults/elderly/65+?
Drinking this might make it harder to fall asleep
What is coffee/tea?
This medical term defines a high blood sugar
What is hyperglycemia?
The heart has this many chambers
What is 4 chambers?
This is the best way to prevent yourself from getting sick and spreading it
Wearing these can help prevent falls
What are non-slip shoes/socks?
Adults need this many hours of sleep per night
What is 7-9hrs every night?
A symptom of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) can be
What is: Pick one
- Shakiness
- Dizziness
- Sweating
- Tachycardia
- Blurred vision
- Fatigue
- Nausea
This is the correct position to take blood pressure
What is sitting upright with legs uncrossed, feet on the floor
This is the best month to get a flu shot, so our bodies have time to build antibodies
What is October?
This exercise helps with balance and strength
What is yoga or tai chi?
This term is defined as a consistent inability fall asleep/stay asleep
What is insomnia?
This body part should be inspected daily, and should be done with a mirror
What are the feet?
This is the best way to improve and maintain heart health without using medicine
What is diet/eating habits?
This screening procedure is generally recommended every 10 years starting at age 45
Name a home hazard that can increase risk for falls
What are: Pick 1
- Cluttered rooms
- Loose rugs
- Low/dim lighting
This hormone, produced in the brain regulates the sleep-wake cycle. HINT: It can also be taken as a medication to help with sleep.
What is melatonin?
The A1C test monitors this over what specific time frame
What is blood sugar over 3 months?
High blood pressure puts you at risk for these 2 potentially fatal events
What is a stroke and a heart attack?
This illness, presenting with a painful rash/blisters, is caused by the same virus that causes chicken pox
What is shingles?
Name one medication (class) that can increase risk for falls
What are (Pick 1)
- Antihypertensives
- Sedatives (opioids, benzos)
- Antidepressants
- Antipsychotics
This condition causes loud snoring and breathing problems in sleep