Fall Facts
How many adults are treated each year for falls in the US?
3 Million
What personal hygiene action can cause falls
Bladder and bowel urgency?
What vitamin can help improve strength and balance
Vitamin D
What is the first thing you should do if you fall?
Take a second, breathe and relax.
What is the percentage of hip fractures happen from falls
95%
What is something that you take daily that can impact your stability
Medications
What something you can do to help prevent a fall
Stay hydrated!
What is the 2nd thing you should do if you fall?
How many falls happen around the world each year
37 Million
What is a hazard in your house can cause a fall
rugs and cords
What can you put on your feet to help?
Non skid shoes
What is your next option once you find that you're not hurt
Crawl to a sturdy chair if you are able to.
How much of the population will be people 65 and over by 2040
21.6%
What is fluffy and talks that can cause you to fall
A cat or dog
Name something that has wheels that can help you from falling
Wheelchair, walker and rollator
What should you do if you can't get up
Yell or call for help and wait comfortably until help arrives.
How many falls out of every 5 cause an injury, such a broken bones or a head injury
1 out of 5
What are two health conditions that can cause changes in your condition
diabetes and heart disease
What exams can you do annually to help prevent falls
Eye and physical exam