Injuries From Falls
This injury often results in someone being unable to use their wrist for several weeks/ months and can result in a need for surgery?
What is a wrist fracture.
This fall prevention strategy is done with trained professionals by creating a strengthening, balance, cardiovascular, and safety program.
What is Physical therapy/ occupational therapy?
Memorial Day was originally established to honor fallen soldiers of which war?
The Civil War.
If you are born April 21st-May 20th, you are considered what zodiac sign?
Taurus
20-30% of individuals after this injury die within a year.
What is a hip fracture.
Removing safety hazards, wearing glasses and having rooms lit with appropriate lighting will prevent this?
Which esteemed medal for valor was first created during the Civil War?
This cause of falls could be due to poor lighting, or a condition affecting someone eyesight.
What is poor vision?
What is May's birthstone and what color is it?
Emerald, Green.
This injury occurs after an individual hits their head during a fall and is often fatal, or can result in lifelong complications.
What is a concussion?
What is a walker, cane, rollator and wheelchair?
Francis Scott Key
What is muscle weakness?
What is the name of the famous horse race that takes place in May?
Kentucky Derby
This disease common in women makes them more likely to break a bone from falling, and also impairs the bone healing process.
What is osteoporosis and osteopenia?
Always______ before sitting and _______before standing.
Reach back for armrests and push from armrests.
Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard and National Guard
This cause of falls can be due to someone being overconfident, or too embarrassed to ask for help, or not noticing/ignoring environmental hazards or physical limitations.
What is poor safety awareness/impulsiveness?
What is the name of the traditional dance performed in many countries during the month of May?
The Maypole dance.
This injury from falling can impact the spinal cord.
This fall prevention strategy can be used by pressing this in my room when I need to go to the bathroom or to get up.
Who is credited for sewing the first American flag?
Betsy Ross
This cause of falls happens after sudden movements, And lightheadedness?
What is low blood pressure?
What famous Mexican holliday takes place in May?