FALL PREVENTION

FALL FACTS

100

The best type of footwear to prevent falls (should be worn inside and outside the house).

Sneakers/Tennis Shoes

200

Weakness in this part of the body can increase the chances of falling.

Lower Body

300

The most common time of day that people fall

The evening (fatigue, urinary frequency)

400

Having ____ blood pressure can increase your chances of falling.

Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension)

500

Every ___ seconds an older adult is receiving care in the ED for a fall

11

FALL TRUE/FALSE

100

A fall only counts if you hit the ground

False

200

If your are worried about falling or afraid to fall you are at higher risk of falling.

True

300

People who fall once but are not injured, are at a greater risk of another fall

True

400

Falls are a normal part of aging 

False

500

Using furniture to help steady you can improve your gait

False

PLACES PEOPLE FALL

100

The most common place that people fall in their home

Bathroom

200

The most common place that people fall in the community 

Parking Lots/Parking Curbs

300

These are offered to customers at grocery stores to make shopping in the community more accessible

Electric Grocery Cart/Scooter

400

When at the doctors office or out in the community what is a consideration that could increase your fall risk when performing sit to stands?

The chair height

500

Percentage of fall that occur in the home

60% (30% in community, 10% in healthcare settings)

Equipment to Prevent Falls

100

A device that you can push to contact EMS if you have fallen at home

Life Alert

200

A device that is newer technology that has an automatic fall detector that will alert EMS and family members that you have fallen

Apple Watch

300

What adaptive equipment could you use to pick something up off the floor or from above your head?

A reacher/grabber

400

Adding this piece of equipment to the walls in your bathroom (near the tub and shower) will help prevent falls

Grab Bars

500

You may need this piece of equipment if you find yourself "furniture crawling"

Assistive Device (cane, walker, walking stick, etc.)

Things You Can do to Prevent Falls

100

An activity you should do at least 3x per week to stay active

Exercise!

200

You can speak to your doctor or pharmacist regarding this

Medications

300

You need this to be able to see obstacles and maintain your balance and should have it checked at least annually

Vision

400

A thin/movable comfortable type of flooring that could cause you to fall. You should not walk over them if you have a gait deviation or use an assistive device.

Throw rugs!

500

Part of the body that can effect the vestibular system/balance that should be checked at least once a year.

Ear/Hearing