Balance and Fall Prevention
What should you do before standing up to prevent dizziness?
What is pause and sit at the edge of the chair/bed
What does ADL stand for?
Activities of Daily Living
How often should older adults aim to exercise weekly?
Most days (about 3–5 times/week)
Name one activity that helps memory.
Puzzles, reading, word games
Where should grab bars be installed?
Bathroom (shower, toilet area)
Name one device that helps with walking stability.
Cane, Walker
Name one ADL.
Bathing, dressing, eating, toileting
Name one type of exercise that improves strength.
Resistance training, lifting light weights
What part of the body controls thinking and memory?
Brain- hippocampus (prefrontal cortex)
What type of lighting helps prevent falls at night?
Night Lights
True or False: Throw rugs can increase fall risk.
True
What tool helps you put on socks without bending?
Sock Aide
What exercise improves leg strength for standing up?
Sit-to-stand
True or False: Doing new activities helps your brain stay healthy.
True
True or False: Cluttered walkways are safe.
False
What part of the body helps you maintain balance when walking?
core muscles
Why is it important to sit while dressing?
Prevents falls and conserves energy
True or False: It’s too late to build strength after age 65.
False
What is one strategy to remember appointments?
Write them down, use a calendar
What should you do with electrical cords on the floor?
Secure them or remove them
What is one sign you might be at risk for falling?
Unsteady walking, dizziness, history of falls
What strategy helps conserve energy during daily tasks?
Pacing, taking breaks
What should you always do before exercising?
Warm up
What does it mean to multitask safely?
Focus on one thing at a time to avoid mistakes
Name one way to make the bathroom safer.
Non-slip mats, grab bars, shower chai