Safety first!
What should you do before standing from your wheelchair?
Lock your breaks
What piece of equipment can help you pick something up without bending down?
reacher
Protein helps maintain muscle mass and physical strength. Name one food that is a good source of protein
chicken, turkey, eggs, beans, etc
What is one reason why we exercise during rehab?
to improve strength, balance, endurance, safety
Your chair alarm is going off because you stood up. What should you do?
Sit down, use call light, get a staff member’s attention
Name one thing you should do to prevent a fall at home?
Use adaptive equipment, move slowly, remove throw rugs, grab bars, reaching close to objects, etc
what piece of equipment can help you put your socks on without bending over?
sock aide
How many oz of water/day is recommended to maintain hydration?
64 oz is the standard advice or 8 glasses. But men actually are supposed to get 13-15 and women 9-11 cups per day
True or false: you should hold your breath while lifting heavy weights in order to gain strength
false
You notice that your legs and ankles look more swollen than normal. What should you do?
Let nurse know, elevate legs, do ankle pumps, put on compression stockings, eat less salty food
How often should you test your smoke alarm?
every month
why might someone use a shower chair?
to improve safety, conserve energy
How many hrs/night of sleep is recommended for an older adult?
7- 9 hrs
Regular sleep under 7 hours links to weight gain, high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease.
What is an activity you do every day that you need good endurance for?
making a meal, going for a walk, morning routine, mowing the lawn
What should you do if you are noticing weakness on 1 side of your body, facial drooping, difficulty with speaking or cognition, numbness or tingling, or a headache that comes on suddenly?
Call 911, alert someone with you, go to ER, let doctor, nurse, or therapist know. Signs of a stroke!
What is a safety tool you could have to call for help in case of an emergency or a fall?
life alert
You are walking with your walker and going to sit down on a chair, what are 2 things you need to do before sitting down to ensure you are safe?
reach back to surface and feel surface on back of legs
Besides medication, name 2 strategies to help reduce anxiety/depression.
daily exercise, deep breathing, meditation, journalling, positive support/support groups, etc
Which is more effective for building strength? Heavy weight, low reps or light weight and high reps?
Heavy weight, low reps
You notice a new red area on the bottom of your heel or bottom. What should you do to prevent further skin breakdown or wound formation?
Use an air cushion, elevate heels with a pillow, wear soft offloading booties in bed, lay on your side, change position
Name 3 common tripping or fall hazards found within a home?
Rugs, cords/wires, pets, uneven surfaces, stairs, wet surfaces
What are 3 different devices used for walking?
2 wheeled walker, rollator, quad cane, SPC, eva walker, crutches
Foods high in ___ can increase blood pressure.
sodium
What is the recommended amount of daily or weekly exercise per day for an adult over age 60? What are examples of exercise that would achieve this goal?
30 minutes of moderate-intensity activity per day, 5 days a week
Brisk walking, bike riding, water aerobics, light hiking, etc.
You had a fall at home. What are the steps you should take to assess the situation and ensure your safety?
check if you are in extreme pain, hit your head, lost consciousness, etc. If so don’t move and call for help / 911, use phone or emergency alert button/watch. If not injured, crawl to a piece of furniture and try to get yourself up off the floor