Assistive Technology
These type of mats are important to have in the bathroom
What are non-skid mats?
When returning home from here falls may occur due to pain, new assistive devices, weakness and/or new medications
What is a hospital?
Doing these at home every day can make a person stronger and improve balance leading to less falls
What is exercising?
Helps people return to the things they need or want to do after a fall
What is Occupational Therapy Practitioners?
Often times people don't use these around the house leading to falls
What is canes and walkers?
Tripping hazards may be caused by these 2 items
What are rugs and electrical cords?
These should be on a person's feet to prevent falls
What are non-slip shoes?
Occupational Therapy Practitioners perform these to reduce falls in your home
What are home safety assessments?
People who's physical mobility is limited will likely use these items
What is assistive devices?
These should always be cleaned up right away
What are spills?
You can get one of these yearly to help prevent falls
What is a physical exam?
Occupational Therapy Practitioners adjusting how any activity is done to increase safety
What is modifying occupations or activities?
Elders may have difficulty getting on and off of this in the bathroom so seats should be raised and grab bars added
What is the toilet?
Stairs should be free of this to prevent falls
What is clutter?
Avoid doing this when reaching for higher things
What is stand on chairs?
Everyday activities that are meaningful to you as a person
What is an Occupation?
Falls in the evening can be avoided by the use of this
What is additional lighting?
When someone falls they may get nervous leading to a fear of this
What is fear of falls?
What is safety first?
Occupational Therapy Practitioners can educate people on how to do this to prevent falls
What is modify the home?