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 color was the first easter egg dyed?
Red
What Irish city is home to the Blarney Stone?
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?
What baked good is a Good Friday tradition in England?
Hot cross buns.
This cause of falls could be due to poor lighting, or a condition affecting someone eyesight.
What is poor vision?
What is the capital of Ireland?
Dublin
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?
Which country started the Easter Bunny tradition?
Germany
What is muscle weakness?
What's the tagline for the breakfast cereal Lucky Charms?
"They're magically delicious."
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 is the most popular Easter Candy in America
Reese's Peanut Butter Eggs
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 Irish phrase means "Ireland Forever?"
Erin go bragh
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.
The Sunday before easter is what day?
Palm Sunday
This cause of falls happens after sudden movements, And lightheadedness?
What is low blood pressure?
What is the capitol of Northern Ireland?
Belfast