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STATISTICS
RISK FACTORS
IN THE HOME
MEDICATION AND ILLNESS
FALL PREVENTION
100

Who should you tell after any fall, even if you feel okay?

your healthcare provider


100
People in this age group are more likely to fall
Who are people over 65?
100
Often times people don't use these around the house leading to falls
What are canes and walkers?
100
When a person takes 4 or more of these they are more likely to fall
What are medications?
100
These should always be cleaned up right away
What are spills?
200

Who should you call if you are hurt or cannot get up?

911 (emergency services)

200
An elder who has fallen has a one in ______ chance of falling again
What is 3?
200
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?
200
This disease makes it more likely a person will break a bone if they fall
What is osteoporosis?
200
Stairs should be free of this to prevent falls
What is clutter?
300
This is the leading cause of injury death among older adults
What are falls?
300
People who's physical mobility is limited will likely use these items
What are assistive devices?
300
These type of mats are important to have in the bathroom
What are non-skid mats?
300
When not enough of this nutrient is taken in, it may lead to dizziness and cause falls
What is water?
300
One way to prevent falls is to have an adequate amount of this
What is light?
400
Every 35 seconds this happens to an elder due to a fall
What is an elder dies?
400
When someone falls they may get nervous leading to a fear of this
What is a fear of falling?
400
Tripping hazards may be caused by these items
What are electrical cords and/or throw rugs?
400
This substance, especially when combined with medications, makes it more likely a person will fall
What is alcohol?
400
These should be on a person's feet to prevent falls
What are non-slip shoes?
500
Hip fractures and traumatic brain injuries are often the cause of this
What is death?
500
When returning home from here falls may occur due to pain, new assistive devices, weakness and/or new medications
What is the hospital?
500

Doing these at home every day can make a person stronger and improve balance leading to less falls

Balance exercises (like Tai Chi)

500

These medications can cause drowsiness and increase fall risk.


What are sedatives or sleeping pills?

500
These should be checked at least once per year by a doctor to help prevent falls
What are your eyes?