How many minutes of physical activity should older adults engage in every day?
What is 30 minutes each day, or 150 minutes each week.
100
This is the most common place to have a fall.
What is inside the home. Falls are often caused by hazards that are easy to overlook, but important to fix.
100
This type of bedtime shoes are not a suitable form of footwear and can lead to falls.
What are slippers.
100
True or False: Medications that help you relax, sleep or improve your mood can increase your risk of falling.
True. Some medications may cause a drop in your blood pressure which can increase your risk of falling. You should talk to your doctor and pharmacist if you think that your pills are making you drowsy or dizzy.
100
True or False: Falls are the leading cause of serious injury among seniors in Canada
True. Nearly 1 in 3 older adults over 65 will experience a fall each year.
200
True or False: The greatest health risk for older adults is living an inactive life.
True, keeping active is the best thing a senior can do to prevent falls. It's never to late to get active!
200
A common caused of falls in the home is poorly lit areas. What is something that our residents can do to light their way at night?
What is get nightlights, add additional lamps or make sure that their light switches are easy to reach from their bed.
200
What type of shoe is better for preventing falls, one with laces or one with Velcro straps?
Velcro is better, laces can lead to tripping.
200
True or False: As you age, the way that some medications affect you can change.
True. Over time the way your body metabolizes medications can change, and you can experience side effects that affect your health.
200
Myth or Fact: Falls are a normal part of aging.
Myth. Falls are not a normal part of aging. The majority of falls are preventable!
300
True or False: Dancing and Yoga are considered forms of exercise that can prevent resident's risk of experiencing a fall.
True. Exercise doesn't have to always be weights and cardio. Different forms of exercise keep it exciting and fun! It's important to do activities that you enjoy.
300
This decorative floor object is a very bad tripping hazard and should be removed from the home to prevent falls.
What is a scatter rug. To fall proof a suite residents should remove scatter rugs or use double sided rug tape or a rug pad to secure the rug to the floor.
300
True or False. Older adults should always wear shoes in their own homes.
True. having a sturdy pair of indoor shoes will help prevent falls. Everyone should avoid walking around in socks, they are slippery and can cause falls.
300
True or False: It is safe to use your prescriptions for a year past their expiry date.
False. You should check all expiry dates on your medications and return any outdated medications to your pharmacist.
300
This is the average length of stay in a hospital in Alberta following a fall.
What is 3 weeks or 21 days.
400
Name 2 ways resident's can say active at Garrison Green Seniors Community.
-Participating in the exercise classes
-Joining the walking club
-Walking outside on your own, or in the hallways
-Other?
400
These pesky objects are important to make sure our electrical equipment works, but can increase an older adults' risk of falling.
What are electrical cords. Run cords behind furniture. They can use extension cords to accomplish this and rearrange items that need to be plugged in so their closer to outlets.
400
True or False: Older adults should check their feet daily with a mirror.
True. They should check your feet daily looking for long nails, dry skin, cuts, blisters, calluses and swelling.
400
Name one factor that can alter the effects of your prescription medications.
-mixing alcohol with your medications
-taking outdated, expired or another persons prescription medications
-improper type, dose or time of day you take your medications
-interactions between different types of medications
400
Falls can have a devastating and lasting impact on an individual following a fall. Name 2 potential consequences.
-injury or death
-chronic pain
-reduced quality of life
-anxiety about falling
-reduced confidence
-reduction in activity participation
-others?
500
Aside from helping your chances of preventing falls, engaging in physical activity can also have other health benefits for seniors. Name 2.
-keeps muscles, bones and heart strong
-improves energy and mood
-can improve sleep
-helps balance and posture
-helps maintain independance
500
The presence of clutter or excess furniture that prevents someone from moving around easily can increase their risk of experiencing slips, trips and broken hips. What is one way that someone can eliminate clutter in your home?
-placing objects on the floor onto shelves or in storage
-consider donating or throwing out items you no longer use
-keep pathways clear of furniture
-rearrange your furnishings to help you move more easily.
500
Describe one feature of the perfect fall smart shoe.
-a back that covers your heel to gives support and prevent slipping
-a covered toes that is deep and wide enough to allow the toes to move around
-a sole with a good grip that doesn't catch on carpet and allows you to feel the surface you walk on
500
How often should you have your medications reviewed with your pharmacist and doctor?
You should have your medications reviewed once a year by your doctor and pharmacist.
500
This proportion of nursing home admissions are a result of an individual experiencing a fall.
40% of all nursing home admissions are a result of a fall in Alberta.