Fall Risk Factors
Name one of the three physical risk factors discussed in class
What is low blood pressure, leg weakness, or poor flexibility
What should you do when standing up if you often feel dizzy?
What is standing slowly and waiting 1–2 minutes) ?
These type of message are used by an assertive person...
What are "I" messages?
Why can low blood pressure increase fall risk?
Why less blood reaches the brain causing dizziness
These 2 habits help keep bones strong.
What are vitamin D, exercise, healthy weight?
How can assertiveness help prevent falls?
What is asking for help or expressing needs?
What body areas are commonly linked to weakness that affects balance?
What are hips, thighs, feet, and lower legs?
This is what you do immediately after a fall before trying to stand?
What is staying calm and checking for injuries?
These are some reasons people may avoid asking for help.
What is fear of rejection, wanting independence, or expecting others to know?
If your shoulders move while making circles with your hips, what may this indicate?
What is limited hip flexibility?
These are recommendations for preventing falls at home or daily life
What are assistive devices, wearing supportive shoes, or checking vision/hearing?
This could happen if someone is not assertive about their needs?
What is reduced independence, avoiding activities, strained relationships, increased risk?