The Numbers
People with hearing loss are this many times more likely to fall.
What is 3 times?
Number 1 cause of traumatic brain injuries.
What are falls?
Mild weight bearing activities such as climbing stairs may also slow bone loss from this disease.
What is osteoporosis?
This device/system can allow you to call for help by pressing a button on a necklace or bracelet to alert 911.
What is an emergency response system?
The recommended length of time between eye exams.
What is One year/annually?
Every ____ seconds on older adult is seen in an emergency department for a fall-related injury.
What is 11?
Deteriorating reflexes, eyesight and _________ are each factors that may increase likelihood of falling.
What is hearing?
These are two of six simple tips the Mayo Clinic suggests everyone can use to prevent falls.
What are:
1. Make an appointment with your health care provider.
2. Keep moving.
3. Wear sensible shoes.
4. Remove fall hazards in the home.
5. Light up your living space.
6. Utilize assistive devices.
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Falls can be startling and upsetting, but you can give yourself time to recover from the shock of falling by doing this.
What is staying calm, taking several deep breaths, and remaining still on the ground for a few moments?
Decluttering, removing/tacking down rugs, furniture arrangement, and clearing walking paths are all examples of....
What are ways to remove trip hazards in the home?
Each year this proportion of Americans 65 and older fall.
What is 1 in 4?
Medications can have side effects such as ... that may increase risk for falling.
What is sleepiness and/or dizziness?
Two things you should be discussing with your health care provider relating to fall prevention.
What are
a) Your medications.
b) Any previous falls.
c) Your health conditions.
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Ask someone for help or call 911. If you are alone, try to get into a comfortable position and wait for help to arrive.
What is the procedure for getting up from a fall if you are hurt or afraid you cannot get up on your own?
A practice that involves a series of slow gentle movements and physical postures, a meditative state of mind, and controlled breathing.
What is Tai Chi?
Falls account for this percentage of hip fractures.
What is 95%?
These two chronic diseases can increase risk for fall.
What are heart disease and diabetes?
Two things that should be within reach from your bed?
What are a lamp/flashlight and telephone?
Roll over onto your side. Rest again in this position to allow your body and blood pressure to adjust. Slowly get up on your hands and knees, and crawl to a sturdy chair.
What is the procedure for getting up after a fall if you think you can get up safely without help?
3 assistive devices that may be recommended by a healthcare provider to prevent falls.
What are:
1) Cane
2) Walker
3) Handrails/grab bars
4) Raised toilet seat/armrests
5) Shower seat
Each year this amount of money is spent on the direct cost of fall related injuries.
What is $50 billion?
Problems with one's thyroid, nerves, blood vessels and __________ can negatively impact balance and increase risk for falling.
What are feet?
Three characteristics of a sensible shoe.
What are:
a) Properly fits and supports your foot
b) Sturdy
c) Flat on the bottom, no heel
d) Non-skid, rubber sole that are not too think or too thin.
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The process of using a sturdy chair to get up from the floor.
What is "put your hands on the chair seat and slide one foot forward so that it is flat on the floor. Keep the other leg bent so that the knee remains on the floor. From this kneeling position, slowly rise and turn your body to sit in the chair."?
Three possible incidents that should be reported to one's doctor.
What are:
1. A fall
2. A close call (almost a fall)
3. Situation in which a person was scared of falling.
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