Call Don't FALL
True or False. Falls can happen even when you are standing still.
TRUE. Losing balance while standing can cause a fall.
This activity involves a squash, scoop, and a carving knife
Pumpkin carving
Most popular fall fruit
Apples
Four most common colors associated with fall
What is red, yellow, orange and brown
What can you use to help with balance near the toilet?
Properly installed grab bars.
What do you do if you drop something and cannot safely reach it?
Ask for help.
This activity can involve pitching, roasting, grilling, fishing, and telling stories.
Camping
A popular baked pastry dish made with either fruit or meat and vegetables.
Pie
The one type of tree that never loses it's leaves or color (Hint is in the name)
An evergreen tree
Check the brakes.
What should you do if you feel unsteady getting out of bed?
Stay seated, or lying down, and call for assistance.
These are made for fun but also to scare off birds from damaging or eating crops
Scarecrow
Most common protein served at Thanksgiving
Turkey
Another name for fall
Autumn
TRUE or FALSE. Physical activity can reduce an individual's risk for fall?
TRUE. Physical activity improves balance, mood, lung and heart health, memmory and attention, sleep and fear of falling improve.
What should you do if your legs suddenly feel weak while walking?
Stop, Hold on to something stable for support if available, ASK FOR HELP.
Families most commonly go out to pick these two food items in the fall
Pumpkins and apples
Popular seasonal drink flavor in the fall
Pumpkin spice
Name 2 of the 3 most consumed fall drinks.
Hot Chocolate, Apple Cider, Pumpkin Spice Latte
Sudden, uncontrolled, unintentional, downward displacement of the body to the ground or other object.
Fall
TRUE or FALSE. You should tell staff if you fall, even when you don't feel hurt.
TRUE. Staff should assess for possible injuries, and then can be watchful of future symptoms or injuries.
This event draws a big crowd and is seen across the country every year on the morning of Thanksgiving Day.
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
A sticky treat made specially during Halloween and fall harvest (Hint: it is served on a stick)
Candy apple
Animals do this during the fall to prepare for winter
Hibernate and/or store food
Why is it important to participate in PT and OT?
To work on strength, balance, endurance.