Fall Facts
Name the most common cause of falls
Decreased balance
True or false. Up to 80% of stories can be preventable through healthy lifestyle choices.
True
Provides one-sided support and helps reduce the weight on a single painful or weak joint.
Cane
In what year was the first Thanksgiving feast
1621
Most common injury from a hall
Broken bones (I.E. hip)
What causes a stroke?
Caused by a blocked artery or a ruptured blood vesse
Offers continuous and steady support by allowing you to shift weight to your arms.
Walker
True or false. Turkey was on the menu for the first Thanksgiving.
False. Turkey was not served at the first Thanksgiving; the meal likely consisted of venison, seafood, and other wild game.
Falls lead to over _______ (number) hospitalizations each year for older adults.
800,000
Do male or females have more strokes?
Male
Provides a way to move around for those with significant or advanced mobility issues where waking isn’t feasible
Wheelchair
In what year did the Macys parade began.
1924
Name two home modifications to improve falls
-Remove rugs and carpet
-Keep floors free from clutter
-Have good lighting
-Grab bars
-Etc
Signs of a stroke
sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg (especially on one side), confusion, trouble speaking or understanding speech, vision problems in one or both eyes, dizziness
Pllaced between two surfaces, such as a wheelchair and a bed, or a toilet and a shower chair, to create a bridge for patient to move across
Slide board
Around _______ (number) pumpkin pies are served on Thanksgiving.
50 million
True or false. Most falls are preventable.
True
Name 2 risk factors for a stroke
Risk factors include high blood pressure, smoking, high cholesterol, diabetes, being overweight, and physical inactivity. Family history also increases the risk.
Uses a hydraulic system (manual or electric) and a sling to lift and movea patient
Hoyer
The only U.S. President who refused to celebrate Thanksgiving.
Thomas Jefferson