Movement
Less than 5% of adults participate in 30 minutes of this each day. Only 1 in 3 adults receive the recommended amount each week.
What is exercise
This condition occurs when your body loses more fluid than it takes in and can cause lightheadedness and dizziness.
What is dehydration
If the core, back, hips or legs are weak or in pain, it will have an effect on this
What is a persons balance
Creating the environments and opportunities that enable people to be and do what they value throughout their lives.
What is healthy aging
More than 95% of this type of fracture is caused by falling, usually by falling sideways.
What are hip fractures
Improving difficulties with walking and balance will decrease what?
What is your fall risk
9,500 deaths of older Americans are associated with this every year.
What is falling
The definition of this term is "Creating the environments and opportunities that enable people to be and do what they value throughout their lives. The process of developing and maintaining the functional ability that enables wellbeing in "older age”"
What is healthy aging
Your doctor might recommend using this to keep you steady.
What is a cane, walker or other assistive devices
Participating in physical activity can slow _______ ______
What is the aging process
This fear may cause a person to cut down on their everyday activities.
What is fear of falling
With the proper fall prevention strategies, any Physical ________ can be eliminated as a falling risk.
What is limitation
The Definition of this term is "The manner in which people are able to move around in the environment in order to participate in the activities of daily living and, move from place to place. Movements include standing, bending, walking and climbing."
What is functional mobility
Items on your floor that may create a condition where you are more likely to fall.
What is throw rugs and clutter
What are the three types of fall risks you should consider?