Fall Basics
A Preventable event that is not a normal part of aging
What is a fall?
The most common place that falls happen in the home.
What is the bathroom?
changes in your body that increase your risk for a fall. Impaired balance is an example
What is a physical risk factor?
When a person takes 4 or more of these they are more likely to fall
What is a medication?
Landing on the ground or some lower surface when you did not mean to.
What is a fall?
A piece of equipment that is typically not covered by insurance but is very helpful in preventing falls in the shower or tub?
What is a tub transfer bench or shower seat?
the things we do OR don’t do that increase our fall risk. not asking for help when doing something that might cause a fall is an example, so is climbing a ladder
What is a behavioral risk factor?
These disease will make it more likely for someone to break a bone if they fall.
What is osteoporosis?
when someone is nervous about falling that may cause a person to stop doing activities s/he remains able to do.
What is fear of falling?
Stairs and walkways should be free of this to prevent falls.
What is clutter?
hazards in our home or community such as loose throw rugs or unclear pathways, or even pets are examples
what are Environmental risk factors?
Not taking in enough of this nutrient can lead to dizziness, dehydration, and falls.
the three main risk factors that interact that can lead to falls
what are physical, environmental, and behavioral risk factors?
This activity can help maintain or gain cardiovascular fitness and leg strength to help decrease the risk of falls
What is age appropriate exercise?
A condition/ symptom where blood pressure drops with changes in position such as going from laying down to sitting up that can lead to dizziness and increase risk of falls
What is orthostatic hypotension?