Home Sweet Home
True or False? You have to wait until you have a fall before making changes to your home.
False! Small changes can help prevent falls and support independence before a fall happens.
Which activity is more likely to support brain health?
A. Learning something new
B. Never trying anything different
C. Staying isolated
D. Sleeping all day
Learning something new
True or False? Healthy aging means you have to exercise every day.
False! Exercising 2-3x a week is a healthy amount.
True or False: Taking time to relax is part of healthy aging.
True!
What does an OT help people do?
A. Only exercises
B. Participate in the activities that are meaningful and important to them
C. Only recover from injuries
D. Only work on handwriting
Participate in the activities that are meaningful and important to them
Which is the best place to keep frequently used items?
A. Somewhere difficult to reach
B. Where you use them most often
C. On a high shelf
D. In a storage room
Where you use them most often
True or False? Socializing can be an important part of healthy aging.
True!
Which is an example of physical activity?
A. Walking
B. Gardening
C. Dancing
D. All of the above
All of the above!
Which is a healthy way to manage stress?
A. Deep breathing
B. Talking with someone
C. Taking a walk
D. All of the above
All of the above
Which of these is an occupation?
A. Getting dressed
B. Cooking
C. Playing cards with friends
D. All of the above
All of the above
Name one change you could make in your home to make an everyday activity easier or safer.
Examples include: better lighting, grab bars, removing clutter, rearranging items, etc.
You're having trouble remembering where you put your keys. What's a good strategy?
A. Put them somewhere different every day
B. Create one consistent “home” for your keys
C. Ask someone else to find them
Create one consistent “home” for your keys
Why is maintaining strength and balance important for everyday activities?
It can help with things like walking, transferring, climbing stairs, carrying groceries, bathing, and participating in the community.
A healthy routine should include time for things you _____, not just things you have to do.
Enjoy / love / want to do.
True or False: If an activity becomes difficult, you should stop doing it.
False! OT looks for ways to adapt the activity, environment, or routine so people can continue doing what matters to them.
You're the OT! A person loves cooking but has trouble standing at the kitchen counter for long periods. Name two strategies that could help them continue cooking.
Examples: seated rest station, stool, organizing frequently used items within reach, taking breaks, energy conservation strategies.
Mame 5 activities you can do that challenge your brain!
Examples: puzzles, reading, learning an instrument, games, cooking a new recipe, learning technology, taking a class, etc.
Name three everyday occupations that require strength, balance, or endurance.
Examples: shopping, cooking, showering, gardening, walking the dog, cleaning, getting dressed, using public transportation.
Your friend says, “I'm too busy to do anything fun anymore.” As their OT, name one strategy you could suggest to help them make time for meaningful activities.
Examples: start small, block time out for fun, treat it as mandatory
A person loves gardening but is finding it harder to kneel, stand for long periods, and carry heavy watering cans.
As the OT, come up with THREE ways to help this person continue gardening.
Examples