Falling Objects!
[Reasons for falls]
[Reasons for falls]
I have too many pills to swallow.
Should I call my doctor for a medication review?
My wheelchair or walker rolled away while I was trying to stand.
Why do wheelchairs or walkers have breaks?
My legs feel so weak.
Is it time to call my doctor because I may need to do exercises for strength?
Most falls happen when you wear this type of footwear.
What are slippers or socks?
I reached too far while sitting in the wheelchair and toppled over.
How can I fall while sitting in a wheelchair?
This wheelchair is too big for me.
Should I ask the nurse for a smaller one?
My toe hurts.
Should I ask the nurse to check my toe and trim my toenails?
I walk hunched over and my back hurts when I use my walker.
Should I ask the nurse to adjust my walker?
I feel lightheaded after taking my medications.
Is it time to call my doctor about my medications?
I forgot to lock the wheels on this chair while standing up.
Why did my wheelchair or walker roll backward as I stood up?
This bed is too high; my feet don’t touch the floor.
Should I use the bed remote or call light to lower the bed before getting up?
People slip and fall on wet floors.
Should I not walk across this slippery floor?
These shoes don’t fit me anymore.
Should I ask the nurse for new shoes?
When I head to the bathroom at night, it's so dark in my room.
Is it time to ask for light-sensor nightlights to make my room safer at night?
I always use my walker to pull myself out of bed.
Is it time to call my doctor because I may need to do exercises for strength?