Rehabilitation Unit Necessities
Where do most falls occur?
What is the number one thing we can use during transfers to help prevent a fall?
A gait belt
What is the most common cause of Brain injuries?
in addition to Brain injuries caused by falls, most broken bones and fracturs among older adults are caused by falls.
According to the CDC, how many people in the US 65 and older have reported falling at least one time a year?
Over 14 million (1 in 4) adults over 65 have reported falling a t least once time a year.
What are some common things that make a individuals fall risk increased?
home environment, blood pressure, type of shoes being worn, limited bladder control, medications, weakness and balance issues, dizziness, and poor vision.
According to the World health Organization (WHO) falls are the ____ (number) leading cause of death worldwide.
Falls are the seconds leading cause of unintentional injury deaths worldwide.
What are some symptoms of low BP?
dizziness or lightheadness, fainting or passing out, upset stomach, vision changes, fast, shallow breathing, fatigue or weakness, feeling tired, confusion, agitation
What are some causes for low Blood Pressure that you may see in an ALF?
Possible reasons for low blood pressure are: dehydrations, orthostatic hypotension, conditions like Parkinson's or other central nervous system diseases, Heart Failure, or medications.
What is the largest City, with the most people in the United States?
New York City with 8,804,190people
Los Angeles 2nd 3,898,747 people
Chicago 3rd 2,746,388 people
according to the 2020 census.
What percent of hip fractures are caused by a fall?
90%
What happens if blood pressure in too low?
Reduce person's ability to move around safely. decreased oxygen in the body which can cause dizziness as well as damage to the brain heart and other organs. Can lead to falls due to dizziness and 02 desaturation.
What are three things we can look for to help prevent a resident from falling?
clutter free, no rugs in the bathroom, proper footwear, using an AD, adequate lighting are just a few.
What is the most common age of people who have had falls?
Age 65 and above
When Blood sugar levels drop below 70 what are some side effects that resident may experience?
fast pulse, shaking, sweating, anxiety or nervousness, irritability or confusing, dizziness, hunger or increased thirst. Not all individuals will have symptoms with low blood sugars.
Those who take _____or ______ (number) medications are at an increased risk for falling.
those who take 4 ore meds are at an increased risk for falling.
What should you always talk to your therapist about proper use of?
Your assistive device- cane or walker
What are some causes of low blood sugar?
taking too much insulin, not eating enough carbs elated to insulin being taken, amount of physical activity, nutrition, hot and humid weather.
What is something you can use in the bathroom or hallway at night to increase safety?
A nightlight
How often to older adults, 65 and older fall?
Every second of everyday 65+ adult falls, according to the CDC.
What is one area of the body we should never grab when trying to transfer or get a resident up from the floor?
never grab up under the arm pit or pull at the arm. There are a lot of nerves and muscles and those who are weaker have a greater risk of injury or dislocation to the shoulder joint.
Taking these without being prescribed or reviewed by a medical professional can cause side effects that increase your risk of falling.
What are medications
What are some things that we can look for when a resident is walking, to identify fall risk?
walker or AD use and proper placement, shuffling steps, slow gait, looking down are just a few things we can notice with ambulation, and could possibly lead to a fall. These indicators could warrant for physical therapy to help with proper gait mechanics.
How much money is spent each year on medical costs related to older adult falls?
$50 billion each year
fatal injuries $754 million and the rest on non-fatal fall injuries
According to the CDC, what is the percent of death related to falls in the United States per 100,000 older adults?
78 percent
The rate has increased from 2021 from 53 percent per 100,000 to 78 percent in 2021.
Never stand on a what to reach items overhead (or things out of reach)
A chair- always use a step ladder or ask for help