Energy conservation
what does “pace yourself” mean during activities?
Taking breaks and not rushing to avoid fatigue
The room with the highest fall risk.
What is the bathroom?
Gentle movement before exercise.
What is a warm up?
What ADL stands for.
What are Activities of Daily Living?
A body system that helps with balance.
Vision
one activity you can do sitting down to save energy.
Dressing, brushing teeth, cooking prep, showering, etc.
Items that should be removed from walkways to prevent falls.
What are throw rugs, clutter, and electrical cords?
three benefits of walking during rehab.
What are improving strength, endurance/energy, balance, posture, nutritional digestion and independence?
Examples of ADLs.
What are dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, or eating?
What you should do before standing up quickly.
What is pausing before standing completely?
True or False: Holding your breath while moving helps save energy.
False.
Improving visibility at night.
What is the purpose of night lights?
What you should do if you feel dizzy during activity.
What are sitting down and notifying staff?
A tool that helps put on socks without bending.
What is a sock aid?
Signs of losing balance.
What are swaying, stumbling, or grabbing furniture?
the best breathing technique during exercise or transfers
exhale during effort, ("blow as you go")
The safest footwear choice for walking.
What are non-slip shoes?
Exercises that improve leg strength.
What are sit to stands or seated marches?
The reason heavier kitchen items should be stored at waist level.
What is reducing bending and reaching?
What can happen if you do not use your call light when needed.
What is increased risk of falls or injury?
These are energy conservation strategies.
Examples of bathroom safety equipment.
What are grab bars, shower chairs, and raised toilet seats?
Benefits of good posture.
What are better balance, breathing, and safer movement?
Ways to make dressing easier after illness or surgery.
What are sitting while dressing, using adaptive equipment, and taking breaks?
Ways to improve balance safely.
What are exercise, proper footwear, and good lighting?