Prevent
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FALLS
What is the most common cause of injuries among seniors in Edmonton?
Falls
Name one mental health benefit of practicing mindfulness.
Reduced stress and anxiety
What are the three tips for active aging?
Regular exercise
Finding your 'Ikigai'
Appropriate nutrition
Socialising
Largest province of Canada in terms of area?
Quebec
Which Canadian city is known as the “Gateway to the North”?
Edmonton, Alberta
What type of footwear is recommended for seniors to prevent falls?
Non-slip shoes with good support
"I am what we are" is a philosophy from which part of the world.
Africa - Ubunta
Called - "Umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu"
What is a common activity that can contribute to an older adult’s sense of Ikigai?
Volunteering or Community service
Which Canadian singer is known for hits like “My Heart Will Go On” and “The Power of Love”?
Celine Dion
In which year Edmonton became the capital of Alberta?
1905
What are three common cause or factors of falls?
•Physical Factors: Muscle weakness, balance concerns, vision concerns.
•Environmental Factors: Clutter, poor lighting, uneven surfaces, tripping hazard.
•Medication Factors: Side effects such as dizziness or drowsiness.
•Behavioral Factors: like rushing or not using mobility aids.
Give me example atleast 3 of relaxation activities done by two of your friends here?
Bob - fishing
Randy - sleeping
Gloria - nothing
Bike riding, reading, puzzle solving, knitting, baking
What are the four elements of Ikigai?
What you love, what you are good at, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for.
Which is the longest river in Canada?
The Mackenzie River
What annual festival in Alberta celebrates cultural diversity through arts, music, and food, offering seniors opportunities for engagement and participation?
Edmonton Heritage Festival
Three strategies to prevent falls ?
•Exercise and Physical Activity: Importance of regular strength and balance exercises (e.g., Tai Chi, walking).
•Home Modifications: Suggestions like installing grab bars, improving lighting, and removing trip hazards.
•Mobility aids: Regular evaluation to make sure they are safe. Proper usage of mobility aids.
•Medication Management: Regular review of medications with a healthcare provider.
•Proper Footwear: Emphasis on wearing supportive, non-slip shoes.
Mindfulness practice is part of which culture and where is was originated?
Buddhism originated in India
What is Leisure Access Program by the City of Edmonton?
The **Leisure Access Program** by the City of Edmonton provides low-income residents, including seniors, with free or discounted access to recreation facilities and programs.
The **Ride Transit Program** offers eligible low-income Edmontonians, including seniors, monthly transit passes at a reduced rate to make public transportation more affordable.
Which low-impact exercise, often recommended for seniors, helps improve balance and flexibility and can reduce the risk of falls?
Tai Chi
Official flower of Edmonton?
Marigold
Who was the model to demonstrate safe way of getting up from a fall and safe way to get up?
Call for Help
Roll Over:
Get on Hands and Kneess
Crawl to a Stable Object:
Use the Furniture for Support:
Rise Slowly:
What is Italian concept of relaxation?
The concept of sweet life - "La Dolce Vita"
Which country and the city has highest no. of people living over 100 years of age?
Okinawa, Japan
What is the recommended amount of physical activity per week for older adults, according to Alberta’s Physical Activity Guidelines?
• Answer: At least 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity
Whats is Edmonton’s latitute and longitude?
Latitude: 53.5444° N
Longitude: 113.4909° W
OR
Latitude: -16.5004° S
Longitude: -151.7415° W