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What is one way that family, friends or pets in the home can unintentionally create fall hazards?
Leaving things out (e.g. shoes, purses, toys) or getting underfoot (e.g. pets, small children)
What's the best way to transfer food/drink from the kitchen to the table using your walker/wheelchair?
If walker, use tray or basket
If wheelchair, use reusable grocery bag or lap
What should be in the BATHTUB to prevent a fall?
Non-slip bathmat, non-slip bathtub stickers, grab bars
Name 2 fall hazards when moving from the car to the pharmacy/doctor's office.
A curb, wet pavement, uneven surfaces, poor technique when getting in/out of car
Name an assistive device that can help with mobility.
Rolling walker, rollator, wheelchair
Name a piece of adaptive equipment to help you get dressed.
Grabber/reacher, dressing stick, sock donner, button hook
What should you use to put out a grease fire?
Smoother it with baking soda or salt, or use a fire extinguisher rated for grease
Do NOT use water!
Name a fall hazard in the bathroom.
Wet floor, small rugs, towels
When entering a public building (e.g. doctor's office) using a wheelchair/walker, what should you look for to make it easier/safer?
Ramp or curb cutout, automatic doors, handicap button for door openers
True or False: Placing your feet far in front of you can help you stand up.
False.
Name 2 fall risks in the living areas of your room.
Extension cords, poor lighting, crowded pathways (shoes, laundry baskets), throw rugs
Where should you stand/sit to open the oven?
To the side of the oven door
Name a piece of adaptive equipment that can help you bathe.
Long-handled sponge, hand-held shower head
Name an outdoor hazard that might be present during the current season.
Winter: snow, ice
Spring: rain
Summer: heat (dehydration), thunderstorms
Fall: leaves, wind
Sitting for long periods time can put you at risk for pressure injuries/skin breakdown. What can you do to reduce the pressure from sitting?
Change positions, shift your position
When you leave here, you may get tired more easily. What are 2 ways you can preserve your energy during the day?
Plan your day to include breaks
Prioritize what MUST be done
Pace yourself during activities
Position yourself for success (e.g. sit for tasks that do not require standing)
Identify 2 areas in the kitchen that may be unsafe.
Burners, spills on the floor, stove/fridge doors, items far out of reach
Where is the best place to store your medication and why?
Use a pillbox and put it where you can see it.
If you have small kids around, put it in a place where they cannot reach it.
Name 2 modes of transportation you could use if you are unable to drive yourself to an appointment.
Family/friends, medical transport, cab, uber, public transportation
Should you pull up from your walker to stand?
NO! One hand on wheelchair/bed and one on the walker.
What plans could you put in place in the event of an emergency while you are home?
Wear life alert/lifeline, keep a phone on you, have family/friends regularly check on you.
How could you reorganize your kitchen to make it more accessible?
Put frequently used items at counter height
Organize your fridge at hip level
If you are unsure about taking a bath/shower when alone, what could you do as a precaution?
Wait & ask a family/friend to be in home or bathroom with you
Keep a phone nearby or wear a lifealert
Use adaptive equipment and a shower chair/bench
When walking up stairs/curb, which foot should you go up with first? Which foot should come down first? (Answer using weak and strong!)
Up with the good/strong, Down with the bad/weak