STATISTICS
This percentage of serious falls occur in the home each year
What is 60%
People in this age group are more likely to fall
Who are people over 65?
Often times people don't use these around the house leading to falls
What are canes and walkers?
When a person takes 4 or more of these they are more likely to fall
What are medications?
These should always be cleaned up right after they occur within your home, a store, restaurant, etc.
What are spills?
This gender is more likely to fall during their older years
Who is women
An older adult who has fallen has a one in ______ chance of falling again
What is 3?
Older adults 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?
This disease makes it more likely a person will break a bone if they fall
What is osteoporosis?
Stairs should be free of this to prevent falls
What is clutter?
When an older adult falls, their hospital stays are almost _____ longer than those of older adult patients who are admitted for any other reason.
What is twice
People who's physical mobility is limited will likely use these items
What are assistive devices (canes, walkers, scooters)?
These type of mats are important to have in the bathroom
What are non-skid mats?
When not enough of this nutrient is taken in, it may lead to dizziness and cause falls
What is water?
One way to prevent falls is to have an adequate amount of this
What is light?
______ out of every 200 falls results in a hip fracture.
What is one
When someone's balance or stability decreases they may get nervous leading to a fear of this
What is a fear of falling?
Tripping hazards may be caused by these items on the floor within your homes
What are electrical cords and/or throw rugs?
This substance, especially when combined with medications, makes it more likely a person will fall
What is alcohol?
These should be on a person's feet to prevent falls
What are non-slip shoes?
In 2015 this was the total medical costs for falls within the older adult population
What is $50 billion dollars
When returning home from here falls may occur due to pain, new assistive devices, weakness and/or new medications
What is the hospital/rehab?
Doing these at home every day can make a person stronger and improve balance leading to less falls
What is exercising?
Dizziness when standing up is called this
What is postural hypotension?
These should be checked at least once per year by a doctor to help prevent falls
What are your eyes?