Assistive Devices
What should you make sure to do before standing up from your wheelchair?
Lock your brakes
Something you should do at least 3 times a week to maintain your strength.
Exercise!
True or false? Keep commonly used items in high places that are hard to reach
False, where should they be?
Be sure you are not feeling ______ before standing or transferring. This could mean low blood pressure and cause a fall!
Dizzy
What is an effective way to prevent falls when getting up to use the bathroom in the middle of the night?
Use night lights, have your assistive device near bedside, lamp easily accessible at bed side, bedside commode if needed, notify your caregiver!
What is a device to use if you are having trouble with your gait or balance?
Walker, Cane
True or false? You should out of bed at least once a day. (if nursing or your doctor allows)
TRUE!
Watch out for these furry friends that can get tangled up in our feet and cause a fall!
Dog, Cat, Mouse, Ferret, Lizard, Bunny,
Talk to your pharmacist or doctor about possible side effects from these.
Prescriptions, medication
If you sit edge of bed or stand up and feel dizzy what should you do? (when alone)
Elevate your feet/recline immediately.
Have a sip of water.
Notify someone if symptoms don't improve!
A device in the bathroom near shower or toilet for safety when standing.
Grab bars
Name 3 types of therapy offered here.
Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy
These soft decorative items in your home can get caught on your walker, feet, etc. causing you to trip.
Throw rugs! Get rid of them!
True or false? If you have a fear of falling you are more likely to fall.
True or false? Ambulating with the use of furniture around the room is safe and a good way to improve your balance.
FALSE, use an assistive device instead!
True or False? You can use a towel rack to transfer onto the toilet.
FALSE
Name a type of footwear for safe mobility.
Non-slip shoes, grip socks, tennis shoes, closed toed sneakers.
You never want these across where you/others walk as it can cause a trip.
Electrical cords
Have this checked routinely to prevent falls.
eyesight or hearing
If you feel unsteady and or want to get up for the day while here, how should you call for help?
Press your call light, ask your CNA/Therapist.
A device you wear to notify EMS if you've fallen while alone.
Life alert, apple watch, cellphone
Fitness break!!
2x10 bicep curls & 2x15 ankle pumps.
We should have nonslip ______ in bathroom or shower floor?
Non-slip/ Non-skid mats.
Most common time of day people fall, why?
Nighttime! (low lighting, urinary urgency, fatigue).
Fitness break!!
Marches 2x10, punch outs 2x10