Injuries From Falls
This injury often results in someone being unable to use their wrist for several weeks/ months and can result in a need for surgery?
What is a wrist fracture.
This fall prevention strategy is done with trained professionals by creating a strengthening, balance, cardiovascular, and safety program.
What is Physical therapy/ occupational therapy?
What is the April birthstone?
Diamond.
What day is earth day?
April 22nd
20-30% of individuals after this injury die within a year.
What is a hip fracture.
Removing safety hazards, wearing glasses and having rooms lit with appropriate lighting will prevent this?
In what country do cherry blossom trees signify the beginning of spring?
Japan
This cause of falls could be due to poor lighting, or a condition affecting someone eyesight.
What is poor vision?
What region on Earth produces 20% of the planet’s oxygen?
The Amazon Rainforest
This injury occurs after an individual hits their head during a fall and is often fatal, or can result in lifelong complications.
What is a concussion?
What is a walker, cane, rollator and wheelchair?
What Jewish holiday takes place in the spring?
Passover
What is muscle weakness?
Most of Earths breathable air comes from where?
The ocean
This disease common in women makes them more likely to break a bone from falling, and also impairs the bone healing process.
What is osteoporosis and osteopenia?
Always______ before sitting and _______before standing.
Reach back for armrests and push from armrests.
What country is known for its Tulips?
The Netherlands
This cause of falls can be due to someone being overconfident, or too embarrassed to ask for help, or not noticing/ignoring environmental hazards or physical limitations.
What is poor safety awareness/impulsiveness?
What American river caught fire in 1969 from all of the waste and pollution filling it?
Cuyahoga River
This injury from falling can impact the spinal cord.
This fall prevention strategy can be used by pressing this in my room when I need to go to the bathroom or to get up.
What are the spring zodiac signs?
Aries, Taurus and Gemini
This cause of falls happens after sudden movements, And lightheadedness?
What is low blood pressure?
When did The Clean Water Act pass?
1972