Risks
True or false: wearing flip flops is NOT a fall risk
false
Name 2 ways you can prevent falling
good nutrition
exercise
the steps taken after a person falls to ensure safety
True or false: a person who uses a wheelchair won’t fall and doesn’t need to understand fall risks
false
True or false: we are physical therapy students
FALSE!!! we are OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY! :)
Name 2 cause of falls
- poor balance / coordination
- not using assistive devices when needed
What is one way you can make your home safer?
- remove objects from the floor
- make sure rugs are flat
- non slip shower/tub mat
- have plenty of lighting
If you have fallen, name a resource you can utilize for help
- call someone/911 using a phone
- life alert/call button
Where do most people fall
where you live/at home
What is an occupation
any activity that is meaningful to someone
True or false: having a pet can increase your risk of falling
true
Name 3 exercises that could help prevent falls
- balance exercises (yoga)
- lifting weights
- walking/cardio
What happens if there is not a piece of furniture nearby and you have fallen and you are NOT hurt?
- crawl on hands and knees until you find a sturdy object to use
- call for help
True or false: falls are the 4th leading cause of unintentional injury deaths worldwide
Who wrote the Harry Potter books?
J.K. Rowling
Name 4 causes of falls
- low energy / sleepiness
- low vision
- items on the floor
- pain
Find all the fall hazards in the picture (5)
- cord on floor
- cat
- boxes on stairs
- no railing on stairs
- rug is lifted
Explain the recovery process for getting up after a fall if you are NOT in a wheelchair
1. check if hurt (if hurt, call for help using a medical alert service or a telephone and stay on floor)
2. if not hurt, look around for
a sturdy piece of furniture or the bottom of a staircase
3. roll over onto your side by turning your head in the direction you are trying to roll, then move your shoulders, arm, hips, and finally your leg over.
4. slowly get up on your hands and knees and crawl to the furniture.
5. place your hands on the piece of furniture and slide one foot forward so it is flat on the floor.
6. from this kneeling position, slowly rise and turn your body to sit on the furniture.
Falls are the leading cause of what injury
brain injury
Who is known as the king of pop music
Michael Jackson
Why does having diabetes increase risk of falling
neuropathy (numbness in feet) and low vision
Explain how eating a good diet can prevent falls
prevents medical problems (obesity, diabetes, trouble sleeping, low energy) which prevents people from moving efficiently and can lead to low vision, neuropathy, limited strength/balance, etc.
Explain the recovery process for getting up after a fall if you are in a wheelchair
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Explain how falling can later lead to more falls
Many people who fall, even if they’re not injured, become afraid of falling. This fear may cause a person to cut down on their everyday activities. When a person is less active, they become weaker and this increases their chances of falling.
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