Falls
The most common place people fall in their home
Bathroom
A device that you can push to contact EMS if you have fallen at home
Life Alert
A profession that helps people what they need to do, want to do, and are expected to do
Occupational therapy!
Diabetic condition where people loose feeling in hands and/or feet
What year was the 4th of July declared a holiday?
1970
A thin/movable type of flooring that could lead to falls
Throw rugs
A piece of equipment for those who have trouble walking and/or have poor balance
Assistive devices (Walker, rollator, cane, etc.)
Occupational therapists use this type of equipment to help people become more independent
Adaptive equipment or durable medical equipment (reachers, commodes, tub benches, etc)
Hypotension is also known as
Nathan's hot dog eating contest has happened on each Independence day since 1972. Where does this competition take place?
Coney Island, New York
The most common time of day that people fall
Evening
Piece of equipment to help reach objects that have fallen to the floor safely
Reacher
Places where occupational therapists work
Hospitals, nursing homes, mental health facilities, homes, schools, outpatient facilities
Condition which may cause burning, frequent urination, and confusion in some cases
UTIs
what is the largest 4th of July firework display in the united states?
Macy's 4th of July Fireworks celebration in New York City
The most common place that people fall in the community
Parking lots/parking curbs
Equipment to assist in donning socks and shoes
Sock aide/shoe horn
Occupational therapists help people be more independent in ADLs, such as
dressing, bathing, toileting, feeding, grooming, personal hygiene
A CVA is also known as a
Stroke
The Liberty Bell rings every Independence day. How many times does the Bell ring on this day?
13 times
True or false: using a piece of furniture to help steady you can improve your gait
False
Device to place over a toilet to make it easier to stand up
Commode
First setting where occupational therapists worked
Mental health facilities post WW1
What is considered a normal Blood Pressure reading?
120/80
which American president was born on July 4th?
Calvin Coolidge, born on July 4th, 1872