Statistics
This is the leading cause of injury in adults over the age of 65.
What are Falls?
What is 5?
To prevent falls there should be an adequate amount of this
What is light?
What are spills?
Bedrooms and apartments should be free of this to prevent tripping hazards
What is clutter?
This is the most common type of injury to occur from a fall
What is a broken hip?
This should be checked at least once per year by a doctor to help prevent falls
What is vision?
What is a nonslip rubber mat?
These should be worn on a person's feet to prevent falls
What are non-slip shoes?
This should never be used for support as a grab bar in the bathroom
What are towel bars and sink edges?
An older adult is treated in the ER for a fall every ____ seconds
What is 11?
Staying ______ can prevent joints from feeling stiff and painful
What is active?
These should be removed or taped down to prevent falls
What are throw rugs?
When not enough of this is taken in throughout the day, it may lead to dizziness, low blood pressure, and fatigue that can lead to falls
What is water?
This naturally changes as we get older and makes it hard to judge how far away something is
What is vision?
What is fear of falling?
It is important to review this with your doctor and identify any side effects that can put you at risk for falls like: blurry vision, dizziness, or headaches
What are medications?
These can be tripping hazards should be removed from walking paths
What are electrical cords?
Instead of standing on a chair, a person should use this
what is a sturdy stool with hand rails?
This is an effective exercise program that can help improve balance
What is Tai Chi?
In assisted living facilities and care homes most falls occur here
What is the bathroom and on the way to or from the bathroom?
You can incorporate this into everyday functional activities to help keep your muscles and bones strong and improve balance
What is physical activity?
The use of this can be used in the middle of the night to prevent falls
What is a nightlight?
Commonly used items should be placed here to reduce falls
What is within reach and on lower shelves?
A deficiency in this Vitamin can increase the risk for falls
What is Vitamin D?