Facts
A very COMMON location of falls for people over the age of 65.
The bathroom
El Baño
When a person takes 4 or more of these; they are more likely to fall?
Medication
Medicamento
Stairs should be free of this to prevent falls.
Clutter
Desorden
The clinician that consulted to help educate patients on proper use on assistive devices such as walkers or canes.
Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy
Terapia de fisica y
Terapia de ocapacional
What can be used in the shower when you have difficulty cleaning your feet.
Long handle sponge
This gender is more than twice as likely to suffer a fracture from a fall.
Female
Fememino
This medical condition makes it more likely a person will break a bone if they fall.
Osteoporosis
These type of mats are important to have in the bathroom
Non-skid mats
This is used to prevent falls in the shower.
Cilla de ducha
What modification can be added to the bathroom to help prevent falls
Grab bars
What is the leading cause of fatal and non fatal injuries among older adults?
Falls
Caídas
When not enough of this nutrient is taken in, it may lead to dizziness and cause falls.
Water
Agua
Doing these at home can make a person stronger and improve balance leading to less falls.
Exercise
Ejercicio
A common item that is found in homes and should be removed to prevent falls.
Throw or area rug
Alfombra
What tool can be used when range of motion is limited?
Reacher
One way to prevent falls is to have an adequate amount of this
Light
Luces
A type of exercise recommended that can help patients increase the strength of the lower body and reduce falls.
Chair exercises or yoga
Ejercicio de silla y Yoga
These should be checked at least once a year.
Eyes
Ojos
This equipment is recommended to improve safety in the bathroom for toilet transfers and showering.
Grab bar
Barra de baño
What can be added to the toilet to prevent falls?
Raised toilet seat with handles
Every___ seconds an elder is treated in the ER for a fall.
18
Make sure ____ is reviewed with your doctor to prevent risk of falling.
Medication side effects
Efectos secundarios de medicamentos
These should be on a person’s feet to prevent falls
zapatos antideslizantes
Elders may have difficulty getting on and off this in the bathroom so seats should be raised and grab bars added?
Toilet
Inodoro
What should be worn on your feet throughout the house?
Non-slip socks or shoes