Healthy Bones Are Harder to Brake!
To improve bone density, make sure you get enough of this vitamin
D
The folder in the client's home that contains a copy of their care plan is what color?
Green
True/False: Mixing household cleaners together makes them more effective.
False
Caregivers are eligible for health insurance after
90 days of employment, must work at least 30 hours a week
What is one thing WE can do to help prevent falls with clients?
Make sure they have nonskid footwear on before ambulating, make sure they have necessary equipment for transfers like canes/walkers, look out for upcoming hazards when out walking (holes, uneven pavement, step ups, etc.) look out for tripping hazards such as rugs
True or false: body weight has no affect on bone loss.
False, maintaining a healthy body weight is very important
The maximum cash value of a gift we can accept is?
$25
Who can benefit from assistance with household tasks?
everyone :)
I should talk to this office staff member if I have questions about benefits?
Ken
Someone with one or more of these health conditions may have an increased likelihood of falling:
dementia, arthritis, cardiac conditions, incontinence, diabetes, Parkinson's, post stroke
Types of weight-bearing exercises that can stimulate bone building and increase bone density levels:
brisk walking, dancing, resistance band exercises, jogging
Who can see the notes you put in for your client?
The nurses and FirstLight Management staff, the client, the client's family, payer sources (LTC/VA), care managers, state auditors,
True/False, Vacuuming is not something we can assist with
False
Our provider of life insurance policies, disability insurance, and other elective insurances is
AFLAC
A mechanical lift that may be used to assist people with transfers is called a
Sit-to-Stand Lift
Food rich in calcium:
dairy products (milk, yogurt, cheese), leafy greens (collards, kale, spinach, turnip greens, broccoli...), sardines, nuts, seeds,
Finish this statement: If it isn't documented
it wasn't done
Housekeeping tasks we can help with:
Laundry, cleaning floors, cleaning countertops, cleaning out the fridge, cleaning the bathroom, making the bed, dusting, etc
Many caregivers elect to add on dental insurance and ________ insurance to their health insurance plan for a small monthly amount.
vision
Who is more likely to break a bone, men or women?
women
This test can be used to measure bone density
BMD-bone mineral density
Times when it's ok to call the office between 10p-6a:
Two primary things we cannot do as they are unsafe are:
Climbing ladders and lifting heavy things
Employs are eligible to participate in our 401k program after
1 year of employment
___________ is a disease characterized by loss of bone density and deterioration of bone structure leading to an increase risk of fracture.
Osteoporosis