Home sweet home
Risk factors
statistics
3x the points
Left to our own devices
100
This can not hold your body weight
What is a towel bar?
100
Previous fall(s) can put us at risk of this fear.
what is fear of falling?
100
Each year one in _____seniors fall each year?
3
100
Name 3 medical conditions listed as contributors to falls?
any chronic illness
100
a bone density test will check for what disease?
OP
200
Clean these up
What are electrical cords?
200
Lack of this fluid can cause dehydration
What is water?
200
Falls are the most common cause of what type of injury
TBI
200
Name 3 physical changes that can occur with aging
Neuromuscular aging Sensory impairment Vision Aging eyes Cataracts/ glaucoma Hearing Neurologic changes Gait disturbances Foot problems Mobility difficulties
200
_________ is the only intervention that by itself reduces falls among older adults.
exercise
300
These 'scatter' around the house and are tripping hazards
scatter rugs
300
This chronic illness can impact your retina nerves and kidney function
what is diabetes
300
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!!
35% of fall injuries happen to whom?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!!
those with very low mobility/frail
300
Name 3 environmental hazards that can result in falls?
clutter, trip hazards, throw rugs, loose cords, sticky/slippery floors, lack of grab bars
300
Double jeopardy!
What are the most common fractures among elderly falls?
sp, hip, wrist
400
Not paying attention when cooking can cause this to happen
a fire
400
Standing up to quickly can dizziness and a fall
what is postural hypotension
400
People over this age are four to five times more likely to be admitted to a long term care facility after a fall?
age 75
400
Two common causes of falls that can be reduced if a person exercises each day
muscle weakness and balance
400
This exercise helps to increase heart rate to improve cardiovascular and respiratory health
aerobic exercise
500
Using this to help outline steps at home can help prevent a fall
what is stair edging
500
Lack of these vitamins can impact bone health
Calcium and vit D
500
On average, how many people go to the emergency department from a fall /day
almost 14 older adults aged 55 and older to the emergency department per day
500
3 ways to reduce falls with vision impairments?
clean glasses, optometrist visit annually, up to date lens prescription, use colour contrast to define objects at home, turn on the lights, exercise to strengthen muscles and balance, wear sunglasses outside
500
How much aerobic exercise should we do each week?
150min