Falls @ the K
Number of falls at the K in August 2024
14
Yearly medical costs related to falls in the US
$50 billion
After falling once, the risk of falling again _____
Doubles
A fall is defined as, ending/landing at this height
Lower than you started
Room where falls are most likely to happen for 65-84 year olds
Bathroom
Neighborhood with the most falls in August 2024
Haven
Number of hospitalizations due to falls each year
1 million
Loss of this sense increases fall risk 3x
Hearing
This leads to muscle weakness and decreased bone density, increasing fall risk
Inactivity
Room where falls are most likely to happen for +85 year olds
#1 location for falls in August 2024
Resident's bedroom
Number of emergency room visits due to falls each year
3 million
Largest risk factor in fall risk
Age
Safe shoes have hard, non-slip soles that are ___ or lower
1 inch
This is an important thing to leave on in the room to prevent bumping into furniture/walls
Lights
Number of resident hospitalized from falls in August 2024
3 (+6 refusing to go to hospital)
Percentage (%) of hip fractures caused by falls
88%
Number of medications associated with higher fall risk
5 or more
This is crucial for maintaining balance, coordination, and muscle strength to prevent falls
Exercise
This floor item should not be used in rooms of people with a high fall risk
Throw rugs
Number of resident injuries from falls in August 2024
8 (6 head injuries)
Yearly number of deaths caused by falls in older adults in the US
38,000
Percentage (%) of people with dementia that fall each year
46%
Consuming more liquids can prevent falls by reducing risk of this
Dehydration
Where walkers should be left in the room to reduce fall risk
By the resident